Fertile flowers are followed by dry, one-seeded, 1 ⁄16 inches long seed capsule (cypsela) with a tuft of 5 to 7 short bristles (pappus) attached to the end. Seeds are finely hairy but lack a tuft of hairs at the tip. Flowering-bud-of-Sneezeweed Closer-view-of-flower-of-Sneeze...
ThroatPain: Spreading sneezeweed and black pepper are taken in equal amount and fine powder/paste is made. This is applied to the throat/neck from outside: to the cheeks in mumps. 3-5 days of medication gives significant benefits. WormInfestation: Fine powder of the seeds or hot infusion ...
GARDENING: How to sow the seeds of a glorious summer border Helenium (Helen's Flower, Sneezeweed) is a native, vigorous-growing, 3- to 5-foot, clump-forming, fully hardy perennial that can be used in the back of the flower border, mixed in with shrubs, or located in the cutting gard...