Hymenopappus artemisiifolius
oldplainsman,old plainsman, woolly-white
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Jeff McMillian, Almost Eden
Photo credit: Jeff McMillian, Almost Eden
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Type
bipinnate, simple
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
pink, purple, red, white
Flower Month
March - June
Height (meters)
0.4 - 0.9
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
biennial
Field Characters
Hymenopappus scabiosaeus which typically has white corollas and narrow leaf lobes is often confused with H. artemisiifolius which has purplish corollas and broader lobes.
Animal Use
Desirable forage for cattle. The blooms attract butterflies.
Habitat
Sandy old fields, prairies & open woods.