Tufted Fleabane

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USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 3: 437.

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Names: Tufted Fleabane (English); Vergerette tufté (French); Erigeron caespitosus (Latin)

Characteristics: Several stems, with light purple flowers. Narrow leaves found only on flowering stems.

Habitat and Origin: Found in prairies and parklands, especially open and dry areas.

Optimal Growing Conditions: Full sun, dry well-drained soil.

Edible Portions: None

Aboriginal Peoples Uses: Flowers used in tobacco, contains many natural drugs useful in treating childbirth hemorrhage and chronic diarrhea.

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