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Cressler, Alan

Polymnia johnbeckii

Polymnia johnbeckii D. Estes

John Beck's Leafcup

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: POJO3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: To about 6 feet in height.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Disc florets are yellow and ray florets are white.

Distribution

USA: TN
Native Distribution: This species is a Tennessee endemic.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Polymnia johnbeckii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Polymnia johnbeckii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polymnia johnbeckii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-06
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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