Common Boneset is a tall native wildflower of wet meadows and stream banks whose distinctive feature is leaves that appear to pierce through the stem. The flat-topped white flower clusters in late summer attract an extraordinary variety of insects, including many specialist bees, wasps, flies, and butterflies. It was widely used medicinally by indigenous peoples for fevers.
Best time to see a Common Boneset
The best time to see a Common Boneset is July–August, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 22,853 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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