Camphorweed

Heterotheca subaxillaris

het-er-oh-THEE-cah sub-axe-ah-LAIR-us

Asteraceae

Native to: Florida native

Florida abundance and distribution: Common in

dry sandy places throughout the state

Recognition: Aromatic fuzzy herb of dry areas.  Flower heads bright yellow.   Fruits tiny “parachutes” in a head, resembling dandelion

Contributed by: George Rogers