False Boneset, Brikellia eupatorioides
(Brickellia eupatorioides) Bloom Time: Late Summer – Fall (August – September) Location: prefers sun, and can be found in a variety of habitats such as prairies, open woods, roadsides, and bluffs (general). Found on Postage Stamp Prairie, Hillside Prairie and in the area near Umbanhower Oak Opening in the Lower Arb (Arb). Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Physical Description: There are no petals, but each plant has 15-30 disk flowers with threadlike yellow or cream styles protruding from the center. Alternate leaves, with a prominent center vein. Grows to be 1-4 ft. tall. Quick Facts: The taproot of false boneset can get to be 16 ft. deep, and makes this plant one of the most drought tolerant species on the tall grass prairie. This plant typically prefers poor quality soils, such as those with higher concentrations of clay, sand or gravel. This plant attracts all manner of pollinators, including: bumblebees, leaf-cutting bees, butterflies and skippers, but livestock are not fond of it.