Doronicum orientale
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| Leopard's Bane | |
|---|---|
| File:Doronicum orientale.JPG | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Doronicum |
| Species: | D. orientale |
| Binomial name | |
| Doronicum orientale Hoffm. | |
Doronicum orientale (Leopard's Bane) is an ornamental plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a hardy (to zone 3) perennial, unusual for blooming from early spring through fall. It has vaguely daisy-like yellow flowers on long, straight stems, which attract nectar-eating insects. The plants grow 3 to 4 feet tall. Likes both shade and sun. All parts of this plant are poisonous to humans, if ingested.
