Family: Asteraceae
Platte groundsel, prairie groundsel, prairie ragwort
[Senecio plattensis Nutt., more...]
Richard Bauer
Paul Drobot
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 May-June Fruits: dry seed, softly hairy on fluffy pappus
Habitat: sun; dry; prairies, cliffs
Conservation Status: Special Concern
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 May-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
Paul Drobot
Richard Bauer
Derek Anderson
Paul Drobot
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Aaron Carlson
Aaron Carlson
Aaron Carlson
