Kingdom Plantae Family Asteraceae Genus Liatris | Order Asterales Tribe Eupatorieae Rank Species | |
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Similar Liatris acidota, Liatris squarrulosa, Liatris helleri, Liatris squarrosa, Liatris ohlingerae | ||
Liatris microcephala buzzing
Liatris microcephala, known by the common names smallhead blazing star and smallhead gayfeather, is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Southeastern United States, primarily to regions of the Cumberland Plateau and Piedmont. It is found growing on exposed acidic rock such as sandstone or granite, as well as in open sandy areas. It is a perennial and flowers in late summer.
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