Verbesina helianthoides, commonly called yellow crownbeard[2] or gravelweed,[3] is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

[4] Its natural habitat is in communities that receive ample sunlight, such as open woodlands, prairies, and glades.

[2][5] Verbesina helianthoides is a tall, leafy perennial that grows to a height of 1 m (39 in).

The leaves have widely spaced, small teeth and are 6–15 cm (2.4–5.9 in) long.

[7] Its flowering time starts much earlier in the year than other Verbesina that it co-occurs with, such as Verbesina alternifolia with yellow flowers and Verbesina virginica with white flowers.