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Selected Plants of Navajo Rangelands

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Take care of our Navajo Rangelands

Jimmyweed

(a.k.a. Rayless goldenrod, goldenweed)
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Close-up of bright yellow flowers showing their composite structure
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Jimmyweed is native to Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is poisonous to livestock, and it may also cause illness in humans who drink milk or eat meat from poisoned animals.

Jimmyweed is common on roadsides, disturbed areas, and pastures. The plant is a member of the aster family. It grows from 1 to 2½ feet in height, with about the same width. The multiple stems and flowers on each plant give it a shrubby appearance. Flowers appear in summer.

Bright yellow disk flowers
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Growth habit with numerous stems topped with flowers
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Inflorescence with clustered flowers
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Narrow leaves on stem
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Scientific Name
Isocoma pluriflora
Plant Type
Forb
Growing Season
Warm Season
Habitat
Brushlands
Flower Color
Yellow
Other Traits
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Poisonous to livestock
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May cause illness in humans from meat or milk

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