# Narrowleaf Yellowtops (*Flaveria linearis*)

Narrowleaf Yellowtops are bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. They have long, narrow leaves and grow in sunny places, making them easy to spot in fields and gardens.

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Fields and gardens

![Narrowleaf Yellowtops](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Flaveria_linearis%252C_10750_County_Road_905%252C_Key_Largo%252C_FL_33037%252C_USA_imported_from_iNaturalist_photo_5929979.jpg&width=800)

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## Appearance

The Narrowleaf Yellowtops has numerous small, bright yellow flower heads clustered at the tips of its stems. Its distinctive narrow, linear leaves are a vibrant green, setting it apart from broader-leaved wildflowers.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Asterales
- **Family:** Asteraceae
- **Genus:** Flaveria

## Interesting facts

- Each tiny flower head is actually a group of many even tinier flowers working together!
- It can sometimes be called a "weed" because it's so good at growing anywhere!
- Its scientific name, Flaveria, means "yellow" because of its bright, sunny flowers!
- This plant loves the sun so much it grows best in very bright, open places.

## Special abilities

- **Sun-Powered Bloomer:** Narrowleaf Yellowtops can bloom for many months, making new flowers even when other plants fade, helping it reproduce often.
- **Tough Roots:** Narrowleaf Yellowtops has strong roots that help it thrive in dry, sandy soils where many other plants struggle to find water.
- **Pollinator Magnet:** Narrowleaf Yellowtops uses its bright yellow flowers to attract many different insects, ensuring its seeds are made.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 30-60 cm
- **Spread:** 15-45 cm
- **Flower Size:** 1-2 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Summer
- **Edible:** No
- **Toxicity:** None
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — collects nectar and pollen
- **Pollinates:** [Monarch Butterfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/monarch-butterfly) (*Danaus plexippus*) — sips sweet nectar from flowers
- **Pollinates:** Common Eastern Bumblebee (*Bombus impatiens*) — gathers pollen and nectar

## Traits

- [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
- [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
- [Drought Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/drought-tolerant): Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
- [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
- [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
- [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
- [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.

## Collections

- [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers unless an adult says it's okay.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Narrowleaf Yellowtops?

Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is Narrowleaf Yellowtops?

30-60 cm

### How wide does Narrowleaf Yellowtops spread?

15-45 cm

### How big are the flowers on Narrowleaf Yellowtops?

1-2 cm

### When does Narrowleaf Yellowtops bloom?

Summer

### Is Narrowleaf Yellowtops edible?

No

### Is Narrowleaf Yellowtops toxic?

None

### What is Narrowleaf Yellowtops's lifecycle?

Perennial

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Narrowleaf Yellowtops: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/narrowleaf-yellowtops)