CHRYSOGONUM VIRGINIANUM L. Golden-knees FAMILY: Asteraceae (Compositae) HABIT: Herbaceous perennial to 3.5 dm; flowers and fruits April-July.

SIMILAR SPECIES: This is the only species of the genus and the only composite in Ohio that normally has only 5 conspicuous, yellow ray flowers. TOTAL RANGE: S. PA and se. OH, s. to FL and MS. STATE RANGE (as of 2008): Post-1980 records are from Athens and Washington counties. There are pre-1980 records from Meigs, Morgan, Noble, and Summit counties. HABITAT: Rich woods and shaded rocks. HAZARDS: Overgrowth by taller plants as a result of succession. RECOVERY POTENTIAL: Unknown, but possibly good