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Silphium asteriscus var. laevicaule
Silphium asteriscus L. var. laevicaule DC.
Starry Rosinweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Silphium asteriscus var. dentatum, Silphium dentatum, Silphium elliottii, Silphium incisum, Silphium nodum
USDA Symbol: SIASL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 5 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: YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , GA , MS , NC , SCFrom 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 Silphium asteriscus var. laevicaule in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Silphium asteriscus var. laevicaule in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Silphium asteriscus var. laevicaule
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-16Research By: SET