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Smith, R.W.

Liatris patens

Liatris patens G.L. Nesom & Kral

Georgia Blazing-star, Spreading Blazing-star, Georgia Gayfeather, Spreading Gayfeather

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LIPA17

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: To about 3 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: Pink , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Flowers lavender, pink or purple.

Distribution

USA: FL , GA , SC

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-29
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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