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Liatris squarrulosa
Liatris squarrulosa Michx.
Appalachian Blazing Star, Appalachian Gayfeather, Appalachian Liatris
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Lacinaria ruthii, Lacinaria shortii, Lacinaria tracyi, Liatris earlei, Liatris scabra, Liatris scariosa var. squarrulosa
USDA Symbol: LISQ2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MO , NC , OH , OK , SC , TN , TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
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 squarrulosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Liatris squarrulosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Liatris squarrulosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-29Research By: SET