Pulicaria dysenterica - Common Fleabane
From the scientific name of this plant you
may guess (quite correctly) that it was used in the past as a treatment for dysentery. Its
common name suggests another use of fleabane: to repel fleas.
Common fleabane is a member of the very large family of daisies that grow
in Wales. It is often found on the banks of streams, as it has a preference for marshy or
at least permanently damp soil.
The flowers are not long-lasting; they appear in August and are usually
past their best by mid September.
Wildflowers of Wales
This wildflower is one of many dozens that are featured in the First Nature Guide to the
Wonderful Wildflowers of Wales, Volume 4 - Watersides and Wetlands.
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