Round-Leaf Ragwort

Packera obovata, known as round-leaf ragwort, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is an erect perennial herb with a native range across eastern North America. The plant has yellow ray flowers and orange-yellow disk flowers, with the inflorescences positioned above the leaves. Basal and lower leaves are obovate and toothed, while upper leaves are pinnately divided. Previously classified as Senecio obovatus, it was reclassified in 1981 under the genus Packera.