Wingstem

Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia)

Wingstem, also known as Wingstem actinomeris

Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia), also known as yellow ironweed, is a flowering plant indigenous to the forested regions of central and eastern North America. It plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by attracting moths and butterflies, which use it as a host plant for their larvae.

Key Facts About Wingstem

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Attributes of Wingstem

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1.2 m to 2.5 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Gold

Scientific Classification of Wingstem

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Crownbeard
Species
Wingstem