Verbesina glabrata, commonly known as Smooth Crownbeard or Caballito, is a perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including tropical forests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in South America. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) and is recognized for its upright form and branching structure. The plant features lanceolate leaves and bears clusters of bright yellow, showy flowers during the summer and fall, which are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Smooth Crownbeard is valued for its vibrant yellow flowers and the vertical interest it adds to garden beds and borders. It is relatively easy to maintain and can be used to naturalize areas or as part of a mixed perennial border. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and thrives in well-drained soils. While it is not commonly known for significant problems, it can occasionally suffer from pests like aphids or issues related to poor drainage.CC BY-SA 4.0