Crepidiastrum platyphyllum

Crepidiastrum platyphyllum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Korea and Japan. It is the northernmost member of its genus.^[1] In Japan, it is found along the Pacific Coast in the Chiba, Kanagawa, and Shizouka prefectures, and in Tokyo. Its natural habitat is on rocky or sandy seashores, where it is adapted for dry, sunny conditions.^[1]

Crepidiastrum platyphyllum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Crepidiastrum
Species:	C. platyphyllum
Binomial name
Crepidiastrum platyphyllum (Franch. & Sav.) Kitam.

Crepidiastrum platyphyllum is a perennial species that produces yellows heads of flowers in late summer and fall.^[2][3] It is similar to Crepidiastrum lanceolatum, but can be differentiated by its larger basal leaves and wide, thick cauline leaves.^[3]