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Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Brickellia eupatorioides var. eupatorioides (L.) Shinners
False boneset
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonyms: Kuhnia eupatorioides
USDA Symbol: BREUE
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A 1-4 ft. perennial with few to many, sturdy, upright stems, branching above. Older plants assume a bushy appearance. Flat-topped or domed clusters of white, rayless, composite flowers. Flowerheads are not showy but are conspicuous after frost with they become globes of achene plumes.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OH , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WVNative Distribution: FL to TX, n. to NJ, MI & ND
Native Habitat: Open woods; thickets; clearings; rocky slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, rocky, or alluvial soils.
Conditions Comments: Weedy
Propagation
Description: Not AvailableSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
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USDA: Find Brickellia eupatorioides var. eupatorioides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Brickellia eupatorioides var. eupatorioides in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-02-01Research By: TWC Staff
