Erigeron annuus (daisy fleabane, white top, tall fleabane, sweet-scabious)
description: winter or summer annual
place of origin: eastern North America
urban habitat: commonly found along roadsides, urban meadows, vacant lots, railroad tracks, in gravel, ditches and floodplains; thrives in moist conditions in full sun but will tolerate dry soils.
ecological function: disturbance-adapted pioneer species; food for wildlife.
history: Native to eastern North America, Erigeron annuus is now found widely throughout the world. The plant was used by Native American tribes to treat a variety of ailments. The common name “fleabane” is from Old English referring to the plant’s odor, which purportedly repels fleas.The common name “fleabane” is from Old English referring to the plant’s odor, which purportedly repels fleas.
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description: winter or summer annual
place of origin: eastern North America
urban habitat: commonly found along roadsides, urban meadows, vacant lots, railroad tracks, in gravel, ditches and floodplains; thrives in moist conditions in full sun but will tolerate dry soils.
ecological function: disturbance-adapted pioneer species; food for wildlife.
history: Native to eastern North America, Erigeron annuus is now found widely throughout the world. The plant was used by Native American tribes to treat a variety of ailments. The common name “fleabane” is from Old English referring to the plant’s odor, which purportedly repels fleas.The common name “fleabane” is from Old English referring to the plant’s odor, which purportedly repels fleas.
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