Crownbeard
Botanical name: Verbesina
Crownbeard
Botanical name: Verbesina
Description
You are likely to recognize members of the crownbeard since they are a widespread genus of the daisy family with characteristic yellow or white flowers. These flowers are distinctive since they have pronounced central florets that grow in a dome shape.
Species of Crownbeard
Frostweed
Frostweed is a tall biennial species that can reach heights up to 2 m. In the summer through the fall, it has sprays of white flowers, from which its name is derived. Frostweed is native to the southeastern United States, where it is often found at the edge of forests or in thickets.
Golden crownbeard
Golden crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides) is an annual flowering plant species related to the sunflower. Golden crownbeard is also commonly called a butter daisy. This plant produces a strong odor when crushed. Its flowers, nectar and seeds are eaten by insects, butterflies and birds.
Wingstem
Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia) is a flowering plant native to wooded areas of central and eastern North America. Wingstem is also referred to as yellow ironweed. This plant attracts moths and butterflies by serving as their larval host.
Texas crownbeard
Texas crownbeard is a large perennial flowering plant that can grow up to 3 m tall. As its common names (Texas crownbeard or Mexican winged crown-beard, depending on which side of the border you're on) suggest, it is native to Texas and Mexico. It can provide forage for cattle or deer.
Yellow crownbeard
Yellow crownbeard (Verbesina occidentalis) is a perennial that’s a member of the aster family. It’s often confused with the common wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia). The difference between the two is common wingstem has alternate leaves, while yellow crownbeard has opposite leaves.
Verbesina fastigiata
You are likely to recognize members of the verbesina fastigiata since they are a widespread genus of the daisy family with characteristic yellow or white flowers. These flowers are distinctive since they have pronounced central florets that grow in a dome shape.
Scientific Classification
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