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Brundage, Stephanie

Zizia trifoliata

Zizia trifoliata (Michx.) Fernald

Meadow Alexanders

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Zizia arenicola, Zizia bebbii, Zizia latifolia

USDA Symbol: ZITR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Margin: Crenate , Serrate
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: To about 3 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , FL , GA , KY , MD , NC , SC , TN , VA , WV

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC				FACU

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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