annual fleabane
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annual fleabane
Erigeron annuus
Annual fleabane is a pretty little flower that blooms in the summer. Its tiny, white petals look like little stars and attract lots of butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The annual fleabane has numerous small, daisy-like flowers with many thin white to pale pink ray petals surrounding a bright yellow center. Its hairy stems are branched, bearing alternate, somewhat toothed leaves that are broader at the base.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusErigeron
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Each annual fleabane flower head is actually a tiny bouquet of many smaller flowers!
Its name 'fleabane' comes from an old belief it could repel fleas!
One annual fleabane plant can produce tens of thousands of tiny seeds in a single season!
This adaptable plant can sometimes be found growing even in cracks of city sidewalks!
Special abilities
Ability
Wind Rider Seeds
Annual fleabane has tiny seeds with feathery parachutes that catch the wind, helping it spread far and wide.
Ability
Quick Colonizer
This plant grows very fast, quickly taking over bare patches of soil after disturbances.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Its clusters of small, bright flowers are a beacon for many types of insects, ensuring successful pollination.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-120 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common eastern bumble bee
Bombus impatiens
collects pollen and nectar from blossoms
pollinates
Painted lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
sips nectar from the flower heads
eaten by
Groundhog
Marmota monax
grazes on its leaves and stems
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is annual fleabane?
30-120 cm
How wide does annual fleabane spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on annual fleabane?
1-2 cm
When does annual fleabane bloom?
Summer to fall
Is annual fleabane edible?
Yes
Is annual fleabane toxic?
None
What is annual fleabane's lifecycle?
Annual
How is annual fleabane pollinated?
Insect
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