Greenthread
Scientific Name: Thelesperma
Common Names: Greenthread
Description
A genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. Members of the genus are used by a number of the southwestern Native American tribes as a tea, as such it is sometimes called "Navajo Tea", "Hopi Tea", etc.
Bloom Color(s): yellow, orange
Foliage Color(s): Green
Plant Height: to 3 ft.
Bloom Period: April to July
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Sightings: Pflugerville, Georgetown , Grand Av Pkwy+Picadilly Dr, Pflugerville , Austin, Big Bend, San Antonio
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