A shallow-rooted perennial plant with numerous stems from 1–3 feet tall. Stalked basal leaves are spatula-shaped, broadly and irregularly lobed, 2–5 inches long, and 2 inches wide. The stem leaves are alternate, smooth, and glossy, becoming progressively smaller towards the top. The leaf stalks are short and clasp the stem. Solitary flowerheads at the ends of stems are 1–2 inches in diameter and composed of white ray florets and yellow disc florets. Seeds have no pappus.

Antispasmodic, antitussive, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, tonic and vulnerary (whole plant and flowers); anti-spasmodic and in large doses emetic (plant)

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The plant has been employed successfully in the treatment of whooping cough, asthma and nervous excitability. It is also used internally for treating leucorrhea. Externally it is used as a lotion on bruises, wounds, ulcers and some cutaneous diseases. A decoction of the dried flowers and stems has been used as a wash for chapped hands. A distilled water made from the flowers is an effective eye lotion in the treatment of conjunctivitis.