White Crownbeard is recognized by its white, fluffy flowers that appear in late summer and fall. The plant has a unique ability to produce ice formations around its stems in winter, known as 'frost flowers.'
Habitat
It thrives in sunny, open fields and along roadsides.
Diet
Bees and other insects are drawn to its nectar-rich flowers.
How common
Uncommon
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