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Silphium asteriscus var. trifoliatum

(L.) J. A. Clevinger

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Silphium asteriscus, commonly called starry rosinweed, is an herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the eastern United States, from Oklahoma and Texas east to Florida and Pennsylvania. It is a widespread species found in a variety of open habitats, such as prairies, woodlands, and flatwoods.

Description

A herb.

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Distribution

It is a cool temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 4.

Where It Grows

USA,

Synonyms

Silphium atropurpureum Retz. ex Willd.Silphium trifoliatum L.

References (1)

  • Jackes, D. A., 2007, Edible Forest Gardens (As Silphium trifoliatum)

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