Rayless goldenrod, Jimmyweed, Goldenbush, Burro weed
| Botanical Name | Isocoma pluriflora |
| Common Name | Rayless goldenrod, Jimmyweed, Goldenbush, Burro weed |
| Family | Asteraceae - Aster |
| Description | This perennial is a native of southwestern United States. It has many woody vertical stalks. Its leaves are linear and rather rough. It replaces vegetation destroyed by over-grazing. |
| Mature Size | 18” – 30” |
| Bloom | June – October. The yellow flowers have no rays —only tubular disk flowers. Each head has many flowers, thus the species name pluriflora. |
| Interesting Facts | When livestock eat it in large quantities it causes severe poisoning due to a toxicant. The ailment is called trembles. Its common name, Jimmyweed, refers to those trembles or jimmies. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | None found. |
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Photo for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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Photo for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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