Verbesina helianthoides
Verbesina helianthoides, commonly called yellow crownbeard or gravelweed, is a species of flowering plant in the aster family (Asteraceae). It is native to the United States, where it is primarily found in the Upper South and South Central areas. Its natural habitat is in communities that receive ample sunlight, such as open woodlands, prairies, and glades. "Verbesina helianthoides" is a tall, leafy perennial. It produces yellow flowers from May to October. Its flowering time starts much earlier in the year than other "Verbesina" that it co-occurs with.