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Conoclinium betonicifolium (Betonyleaf thoroughwort)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Conoclinium betonicifolium (Mill.) King & H. Rob.

Betonyleaf thoroughwort, Betony-leaf mistflower

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Eupatorium betonicifolium

USDA Symbol: cobe4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This is a somewhat woody, weak, decumbent plant rooting at the nodes in sand or sandy clay and found throughout the Texas coast. The flowering stems turn up at the ends and the blades are fleshy with toothed margins. All the flowers are disk-type with bluish petals.

Like the other blue mistflowers, this one attracts a host of butterfly species. It thrives and will flower most abundantly in full sun, but will still produce a show in part shade.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Margin: Crenate , Dentate
Leaf Apex: Obtuse
Leaf Base: Cordate , Truncate
Size Notes: 2 - 3
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: There are no ray flowers.

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Dunes, roadsides, edges of woods.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 1213 - Wildflowers and Other Plants of Texas Beaches and Islands (2002) Richardson, Alfred

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-04-08
Research By: DEW

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