Etymology: Euthamia: Greek for "well-crowded," from the dense inflorescence
Plants: erect, perennial, 16"-40" tall forb mostly hairless except for the rough leaf edges
Leaves: thick, firm, linear, 1/8" wide, with 1 vein and obvious, glandular dots
Flowers: head with 10-14 short, yellow rays; inflorescence flat-topped clusters of mostly stalkless heads
Fruits: dry seed on fluffy pappus
Habitat: sunny shores; in sandy soil
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FACW Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key