Annual Broomweed, Common Broomweed, Prairie Broomweed
Amphiachyris dracunculoides (DC.) Nutt.
Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
Description
Annual Broomweed is a warm-season native plant in the Sunflower family. It is an annual that has a single stem growing 15 to 30 inches or 38 to 76 cm tall. The plant branches near the top to form a uniform crown with small yellow flowers in July through November. This growth arrangement distinguishes Annual Broomweed from Perennial Broomweed. The first leaves usually are lance-shaped and form along the main stem, shedding when the crown begins to develop. Older leaves are fine and located alternately along the branch stems. Annual Broomweed provides poor grazing for wildlife and livestock.Habitat
The habitat is broad, ranging from dry native ranges to disturbed sites. It is found most typically on heavy clay soils.Images
Plant Characteristics
Flower Color: Yellow
Seed Type: Non-Encapsulated
Duration: Annual
Stem Texture: Hairless/Smooth
Growth Habit: Forbs/Broadleaf
Leaf Shape
: Simple with Pinnate or Parallel Venation
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 01 - Pineywoods, 02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes, 03 - Post Oak Savannah, 04 - Blackland Prairies, 05 - Cross Timbers and Prairies, 06 - South Texas Plains, 07 - Edwards Plateau, 08 - Rolling Plains, 09 - High Plains, 10 - Trans-Pecos
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found. You can also view a clickable map.
Book: Brush and Weeds of Texas Rangelands (B-6208)
Collection: Brush and Weeds, Wild Flowers
