Leopard’s-bane – 5/19/26

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 5/19/26

Observation Time: 10:30 a.m.

Observation Location: Sharon Historical Society at 16 High St.

Common Name: Leopard’s-bane

Scientific Name: Doronicum pardalianches

Comments: Leopard’s-bane is a flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe, southwest Asia and Siberia. It produces yellow, daisy-like flowerheads in spring and summer. It typically thrives in cool, mountainous regions and prefers well-drained soil with partial to full sunlight exposure.

Leopard’s bane gets its dramatic name from a medieval legend claiming the plant’s juices were once used to poison arrowheads for hunting leopards. However, leopard’s bane is not toxic.

More information: Wikipedia