Other common names:
Pilot Weed Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Flowers: Summer; Yellow; 7 or more parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate Height:
100-200 cm (39-78 in) Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Native/Non-native:
Native Status: S-Rank: S1 G-Rank: G5
Rare.
Photographs:
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Compass Plants are very tall, often 7-8 feet in height!
Compass Plant flower.
Side view of Compass Plant flower.
Compass Plants have unusual and distinctive leaves, as shown here.
Another view of a leaf.
Lower leaves.
The stem of the Compass Plant is very hairy/fuzzy.
