Biology 130
Tanacetum vulgare;
common tansy
[Asteraceae]
Introduced 2-5’ tall perennial herb of open or disturbed areas.
Finely dissected alternate leaves with strong odor.
Foliage toxic to many animals.
Upper stems with flat clusters of numerous ¼” yellow flower heads
consisting of only disk florets.
Each flower head flat-topped and button-like.
Blooms mid-summer to fall.
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