About Hymenopappus artemisiifolius DC.
Hymenopappus artemisiifolius, commonly known as oldplainsman or wooly-white, is a North American flowering plant species belonging to the daisy family. It has only been recorded growing in the south-central United States, specifically in the states of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Its native natural habitat consists of sandy soils found in prairies and open woodlands. This species is a biennial herb that can grow up to 100 cm (39 inches) tall. Each stem of Hymenopappus artemisiifolius produces 20 to 60 flower heads. Every flower head contains 40 to 60 disc flowers that can be white, yellow, purple, or red, and it does not produce any ray flowers. The flowers of this plant attract butterflies. Two recognized varieties exist: Hymenopappus artemisiifolius var. artemisiifolius, found in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana; and Hymenopappus artemisiifolius var. riograndensis B.L.Turner, native to the Río Grande Valley in southern Texas.
