Fleabane
One of the sub-groups in this family is Fleabane, so called because it was thought to repel fleas. (I have not tested that theory... LOL!) I've seen these flowers for years and thought they were asters, and there is, indeed, some resemblance. For anyone interested, an aster and a fleabane flower are shown side-by-side on the Flickr page referenced in the "Sources" section at the end of this post.
One variety of Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) has made itself at home on the property lately. We didn't plant it, so it was probably spread by birds or an animal of some sort. The flowers are pretty, and resemble a small daisy.
• FLEABANE, PHOTO BY ME •
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image: CC BY-SA 3.0 Alvesgaspar for Wikipedia
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😊SOURCES
1 Flickr: Aster versus Fleabane
2 USDA.gov: Erigeron annuus
3 Wikipedia: Asteraceae –Floral heads
4 Wikipedia: Erigeron
5 Wikipedia: Erigeron annuus
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Such sweet little flowers and it does make such a beautiful get well card
They are like little suns on grass
this is a great post. Well formatted, great pictures, and super interesting. I love learning about plants. Every time I buy a new one I spend hours learning about it variety and the care that goes a long with it.
I Just love any flower from the aster family! They are what make summer look so pretty! Thank you for sharing :-) x
In my mind you are the flower girl... every post you have is full of beautiful flowers! You have such a talent!
I've never heard of fleabane before but WOW! I may need to find some seeds to add to my herb & flower garden area for next year.
I was amazed with the beauty of interest, I love interest, and interest very much usefulness, especially on the day wedding someone ;)
Neat. I thought it was the scentless chamomile that we have around here at first glance. I guess that being in such a huge family will undoubtedly spawn lookalikes.