Lake Huron Tansy is a native wildflower of sandy shorelines and dunes along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, with finely divided, aromatic leaves and clusters of small yellow button-like flowers. It grows in rare, specialized habitat and is considered a species of conservation concern in several states. Native bees and beetles visit the flowers.
Best time to see a Lake Huron Tansy
The best time to see a Lake Huron Tansy is June–August, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,685 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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