Youngia japonica
(Oriental False Hawksbeard
Youngia japonica, Old Lampasas Trail, Austin, Travis Co. 1179
Youngia japonica, Old Lampasas Trail, Austin, Travis Co. 1162
Youngia japonica, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 7257
Youngia japonica, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2061
Youngia japonica, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2063
Youngia japonica, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 7265
Youngia japonica, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 7270
Youngia japonica, Goodwater Trail Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 05664
| Scientific Name | Youngia japonica | USDA PLANTS Symbol | YOJA |
| Common Name | Oriental False Hawksbeard | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38704 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Widely distributed in southern and eastern US; disturbed sites, waste places, roadsides, lawns, etc. Plant: Erect annual, single somewhat hairy stem up to 2 feet tall. Leaves: Mostly basal, mainly lyrate or obovate or elliptic in outline, pinnately-lobed, with petioles 1/2 to 4 inches long; overall length up to 6+ inches; veined with main veins sunken on upper surface and raised on lower surface; may be smooth or hairy. Inflorescence: Corymbs or panicles of 10 to 20 small yellow composite flowers each about 1/3-inch across, with 10 to 25 flat, yellow, 5-toothed ray florets; stamens with dark anther tube. Bloom Period: Spring and summer. References: SEINet and "Vascular Plants of Williamson County" by A.C. Gibson. Note: Thanks to J.B. Sherrick for pointing out an error in identification. |
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Texas Status: Introduced |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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