Krigia caespitosa
annual dwarf-dandelion, weedy dwarfdandelion, dwarf dandelion
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate, basal (rosulate)
Leaf Margin
entire, pinnatifid
Leaf Type
cauline, simple
Leaf Shape
linear, oblong, obovate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
orange, yellow
Flower Month
March - November
Height (meters)
0.0 - 0.6
Milky Sap
Yes
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
annual
Growing Season
Cool season
Wetland Class
FAC
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
1
Cultural Information
The seeds of most species of Krigia may be planted fresh (Steffen 1997).
Natural History
A common weed in Louisiana and eastern, southeastern Texas.
Habitat
Moist or drying, open or shaded sites.