Packera anonyma

Packera anonyma, called Appalachian ragwort and Small's ragwort, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae (aster family).

Distribution and habitat
A perennial herb native to the lower Northeastern United States and across the Southeastern United States, it is found in regions including the Appalachian Mountains and the southeastern Great Lakes states. It inhabits rock outcrops, roadsides, woods, and disturbed areas.

Description
Packera anonyma produces abundant yellow flowers in May and early June. It blooms April to May in the South, and early June to mid-July in the North.