Etymology: Packera: after John G. Packer, a Canadian biosystematist
Plants: erect, biennial/perennial, 4"-24" tall forb with usually woolly stems
Leaves: basal leaves tapering to the stalk, toothed or lobed, underside woolly, stem leaves getting smaller toward the top
Flowers: head 1/2"-1" wide with 8-10 yellow rays, disk 1/4" - 1/2" wide; inflorescence clusters of several to many heads; blooms Aug.-June
Fruits: dry seed, softly hairy on fluffy pappus
Habitat: sun; dry; prairies, cliffs
Conservation Status: Special Concern

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FACU- WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. 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 Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key