Common Sneezeweed is an adaptable plant that often grows best in open, moist areas such as near ponds and streams. It produces an abundance of vivid, daisy-like blooms in the late summer and early fall. Despite its name, it does not cause seasonal allergies, as its pollen is spread by insects and not in the wind. The name “sneezeweed” comes from an old folkloric tradition where the flowers were dried and sniffed to induce sneezing and release evil spirits; it is, however, poisonous to humans.