Doronicum orientale
Leopard's Bane | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Doronicum |
Species: | D. orientale |
Binomial name | |
Doronicum orientale Hoffm. | |
Doronicum orientale (Leopard's Bane) is an ornamental plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a hardy (to zone 3) perennial, blooming in early spring. It has daisy-like yellow flowers on long, straight stems, which attract nectar-eating insects. The plants grow to approximately 2 feet tall. Likes both shade and sun. All parts of this plant are poisonous to humans, if ingested.
References
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.