Microseris laciniata, commonly known as Cutleaf Silverpuffs, is a perennial herb native to various habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows in the western United States, particularly from Washington to northern California and Nevada. It typically grows up to 1 meter tall and is characterized by its variable leaf shapes, which can be smooth, toothed, or lobed. The plant is notable for its inflorescence, consisting of a tall, erect or curving peduncle that can bear over 100 long, showy yellow ray florets, blooming from late spring to early summer.

Cutleaf Silverpuffs is valued for its unique foliage and attractive yellow flowers, which can add visual interest to wildflower gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas. It is adapted to a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it prefers full sun to part shade. While it is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering can promote more vigorous growth. This species is also of ethnobotanical interest, as the taproot was historically used as a food source by Native Americans, and the milky sap was used as gum. There are four recognized subspecies, each adapted to slightly different ecological niches within its range. Gardeners should be aware that while it is not typically invasive, it can self-seed readily in conducive conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0