Found in:

• Prairie plantings and lakeshore areas
• Most common in the northern part of Minnesota

Characteristics:

• Perennial that grows 3-4’ tall
• Fern-like leaves arise alternately along stem
• Clusters of bright yellow, button-like flowers bloom July through Sept.
• Dense, fibrous root system consists of underground stems (rhizomes)
• New plants grow from root pieces

Significance

• Minnesota Secondary Noxious Weed

Plants that look similar:

• Wild Parsnip
• Yarrow
• Absinth Wormwood

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