Pronounced (approximate): eh-RIJ-er-on AN-yoo-us
Many fine white rays surround yellow flower centers. Coarsely toothed leaves alternate along a hairy stem.
Annual Fleabane (Erigeron annuus): field photograph. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Asteraceae
Life cycle Annual
Blooms June – October
Height 2 to 5 feet
Habitat sun; disturbed soil, waste areas, roadsides, fields
Common names: Annual Fleabane
Bloom timing varies with latitude, weather and local conditions.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
sun; disturbed soil, waste areas, roadsides, fields. Flowering season: June – October.
Prairie Fleabane generally has narrower, less toothed leaves. Check stem hairs and leaves as well as flowers.
Many fine white rays surround yellow flower centers.
Coarsely toothed leaves alternate along a hairy stem.
Upper stems branch into loose clusters of flower heads. Pair close views with a photograph of the whole plant.
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Native to North America.
Reported U.S. distribution
AR, CA, CT, IA, ID, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NH, NY, OK, OR, SD, TN, VT, WA, WI, WY
Includes native and introduced state records where listed; a state record does not imply occurrence in every county.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Annual Fleabane in the flower quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.