Fleabane
Erigeron divergens, Sunflower Family ( Compositae ) ( Asteraceae ), Fleabane. Also called Spreading Fleabane or Layered Daisy.
A biennial herb with hairy leaves and stems each with a solitary flower head with narrow white or pink or lavender rays; native to western North America.
Height: About 18 inches. Spreading out to about 2 foot wide.
Flowers: The flower rays are very narrow and white to violet in color. The disk flowers in the center are yellow.
Blooming Time: February to October.
Leaves: The upper leaves are simple, smooth-edged, and narrow, the lower leaves are pinnately compound. The leaves and stems are covered with hairs.
Elevation: 1000 - 9000 Feet.
Habitat: On dry land, roadsides throughout North America.
Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken April 25, 2005.
