Bitter weed

Family: Asteraceae
Scientific name: Helenium amarum
Description: Plant Form: Annual herb. Size: Up to 60 cm tall. Stem: Smooth and branching. Leaves: Smooth, narrow, thread-like, light green to blueish grey. Flowers: Bright yellow, daisy like, up to 2 cm diameter with lobed and separated petals. Fruit and Seeds: Tiny, dry, one seeded fruit (achene). Habitat: Pastures, roadsides, disturbed land. Distinguishing Features: Similar to other daisies, distinguishable by the listed combination of characteristics. Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Agricultural Lifeform: Herbaceous

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