Species
Erigeron annuus
Etymology
Erigeron: From the Greek eri 'early' (or ear 'spring') and geron 'old', possibly alluding to the hairy seed pappus, or perhaps to the hoary appearance of the leaves of some species in the spring.
Common Name(s)
sweet scabious
Family
Asteraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites
Flower Colours
White,Yellow
Year Naturalised
1919
Origin
N. America
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010