Wingstem (Actinomeris Alternifolia) may be considered a weed when found growing along roads. Yellow, daisy-like flowers; alternating leaves flowing into "wings" on the stem; grows 3 to 8 feet and is found in woodland edges and thickets From Iowa to southern Ontario, and New York south.

Asteraceae Family - "Wingstem"

Blooms from August through the end of September. It is the only Actinomeris species in our area.  Finding it in a wooded hollow in late summer is a surprise of color. It is a good indicator that the soil is alluvial.

 

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Sun Exposure	Savanna, Woodland
Soil Moisture	Wet, Wet Mesic
Bloom Time	Late Summer, Fall August, September, October
Bloom Color	Yellow
Max. Height	8 feet
Wetland Code	FACW
Germ Code	C(30)
Seeds Per Packet	300
Seeds Per Ounce	9,000

 

No medicinal or food uses reported.