Tanacetum vulgare

Tanacetum vulgare common tansy

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A cultivated plant from Europe that escapes into the wild and spreads easily in man-disturbed habitats. The plant has flat-topped clusters of golden buttons, which remind of those of the central disk of daisies. The leaves are fern-like and have a strong scent, especially when rubbed.

Habitat & Range

Infrequent along roadsides, fields and pastures.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes

EMP:	UPL
NCNE:	FACU

Phenology

Flowers July to October.

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