Philadelphia Fleabane (Erigeron philadelphicus)


Erigeron philadelphicus
Photographed May 9.

Little daisy-like flowers with raggedy heads of countless white or pink rays. It’s a common weed in lawns and along sidewalks in the city. The pink-blushed forms are especially decorative. The flowers above were blooming in Highland Park, the rest in Beechview.

Erigeron philadelphicus
Photographed May 3.

For a description of the species, see the Erigeron philadelphicus reference page.

Erigeron philadelphicus
Erigeron philadelphicus
Photographed May 4.


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