SCIENTIFIC NAME: Packera paupercula
COMMON NAMES: Balsam Ragwort, Balsam Groundsel, Northern Ragwort
BLOON TIME: May, June, July, Aug
PLANT PROFILE:
- Grows 6-18 in, tall.
- Up to 20 flowers lay across stem top with yellow petals & golden centers.
- Slightly scented blooms.
- Slender stalks with 2 in. leaves that have sharply toothed edges.
- Habitat: prefers shade & moist prairie, stream banks.
INSECT/ANIMAL INTERACTIONS:
- The foliage of ragworts is toxic to most mammals, causing liver damage.
- The nectar and pollen attract a variety of small to medium-sized insects