woolly ragwort
Packera tomentosa (Michx.) C.Jeffrey
Packera tomentosa (Michx.) C.Jeffrey, known as woolly ragwort, is a perennial flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, primarily the coastal plain, and is common in open, sandy areas and granitic outcrops. It produces yellow flowers in late spring and has seeds that vary in mass within a single flower head, an adaptation for improved dispersal in disturbed habitats.
Description
Packera tomentosa is a member of the Asteraceae family and is commonly found in the southeastern United States. It is native to the coastal plain and extends inland. The plant is typically found in open, sandy areas and granitic outcrops. It produces a head of yellow flowers in late spring. The species exhibits seed mass variation within a single flower head, which is an adaptation that enhances dispersal in disturbed habitats.
Other common names
woolly ragwort
Synonyms
Cineraria heterophyllaSenecio tomentosusCineraria dubiaSenecio dubiusSenecio alabamensisCineraria integrifolia var. minorCineraria integrifoliaSenecio tomentosus f. tomentosus
