Common names: white crownbeard, frostweed

Scientific names: Verbesina virginica

Seasons of significant use: spring (for V. helianthoides-V. virginica complex)

Characteristics: Native, perennial, warm season forb to 6.5 feet. Stems prominently winged; leaves alternate, simple, margins toothed or entire, petiole somewhat decurrent down stem, inflorescence made up of numerous heads; both ray and disk flowers whitish; fruit is a winged or wingless achene. Flowers August-September.

Plant community type: Primarily along wooded edges, especially where soil moisture is a little above average. Also found in open areas.

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