Pityopsis graminifolia

Pityopsis graminifolia, or narrowleaf silkgrass, is a fibrous-rooted flowering perennial named for the silvery hairs that cover its stems and give a silky appearance. Pityopsis graminifolia flower heads have characteristic ray and disk florets, and the linear-lance-shaped leaves of the plant often appear grasslike. This plant is a part of the Asteraceae family, also known as the daisy or sunflower family. Although Pityopsis graminifolia is commonly found in the southeastern United States, its distribution also includes some parts of Central America. Because Pityopsis graminifolia is drought resilient and can grow in nutrient-deficient soil, it flourishes in many different environments, including coastal sandhills, forests, longleaf pine ecosystems, and roadsides.