Fleabane Fleabane is part
of the Aster family and blooms from April through
June. Fleabane looks like a daisy, with about a 100
ray-like petals that can be white or pinkish. The
centers are yellow. The flowers grow in clusters,
with several clusters per plant They can grow to be
4-30 inches high. They have hairy,
alternate leaves that can be oval or lance-shaped
with a pointed tip. They can grow up to be 6 inches
long, and 2 inches wide. Fleabane can be found all over the United States and Canada growing in meadows, along streams, roads and ditches. It is mostly considered a weed. You can also find it in Wales. White-tailed deer like to eat fleabane. by Becky Williams
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