Scientific Name: Youngia japonica
Commonly Name: Asiatic Hawk's Beard.

This dandelion like member of the Aster Family grows to about 18".
The flowers are about 3/4".
They grow in short branched clusters atop leafless stems.
Leaves are oblanceolated and pinnately lobed.
The fruits are seed-like and have fluffy parachute-like tops.
The flowers bloom year-round.
5/10/2001