Possibly an easy one?

[Howboutthemdawgs]

Pretty abundant in a new burn area

 

[Native Hunter]

It might be Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia). To tell for sure you can look at the stalk as shown in my pic below and see the wings on the stem.

 

[Howboutthemdawgs]

Just looked. That’s it. Apparently not very desirable
Thanks!

 

[Native Hunter]

Just looked. That’s it. Apparently not very desirable
Thanks!

Yes, not desirable to deer at all, but your Cremastobombycia ignotas are going to love you......

 

[Tap]

...... your Cremastobombycia ignotas are going to love you......

Wanna 'splain what that is? I have way too much wingstem and it would be nice if it was good for something, or ANYTHING.

 

[cavey]

I had to "google" it... its a moth

 

[Native Hunter]

Wanna 'splain what that is? I have way too much wingstem and it would be nice if it was good for something, or ANYTHING.

LOL, I knew someone would have to ask. They are moths, and in the caterpillar stage they are know to mine the leaves of wingstem. In fact, a lot of insects use the plant. But I’ve watched it for years and never seen deer or even rabbits take one nibble.

 

[Native Hunter]

I don’t recall ever seeing wingstem in my prairie, but in the fence row behind our home it appears every year. The two places are 11 miles apart.