Native Plants of the Great Lakes
North Branch Restoration Project:
Native Plant and Seed Collection
Krigia Biflora / Family: Asteraceae
False Dandelion, Swink/Wilhelm # 7
FLOWERING: Mid-May to Early July
SEED TIMING: June to Mid-July
HABITAT: Open woods - Savanna
DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES: 8 to 21 inches high. Yellow-orange
Dandelion-like flower heads top a smooth forking stem. 1 or 2 small,
thin, light-green, oval leaves clasp stem below fork. Basal leaves
are paddle-shaped.
TO PICK: Pick entire head when flower/seed head turns to
fluff. |
