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.'
Best time to see a White Crownbeard
The best time to see a White Crownbeard is July–November, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 26,494 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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