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Tansy Aster
Sunflower Family : Asteraceae
Latin Name : Machaeranthera tanacetifolia
Longevity : Annual
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – fair
Livestock – poor
Remarks :
Also known as, "Tahoka daisy" and "Daggerflower".
Flowers May to October. Adapted to
sandy soils on plains, hillsides and slopes, often
in disturbed dry areas. This plant is not a true
aster, due to the spine-tipped leaves. Deer and
antelope will browse the leaves. Of little value
to livestock. The Navajo Indians would reduce
nasal congestion by taking the dried roots as a
sneeze-inducing snuff.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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