Actinomeris alternifolia
| Scientific Name: | Actinomeris alternifolia |
| Synonym: | Verbesina alternifolia |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Common Name: | Yellow Wingstem |
| Authority: | Linneaus |
| Etymology: | Actinomeris meaning unknown, alternifolia is Latin for "alternate leaved." |
| C Value: | 4 |
| Wetness: | FACW |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
| Flower Shape: | Zygomorphic (bilaterally symmetrical) |
| Flower # of Parts: | 5 |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Oval (widest at middle) |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
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| Habitat: | Forest, Roadside, Fields |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | The winged stem is a big clue for identifying this species. This species can sometimes have opposite leaves. |
| Gee Whiz: | The specific epithet means "alternate leaves" yet this species can sometimes have opposite leaves. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |