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Search Term(s): Liatris squarrosa var. squarrosa   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Liatris squarrosa var. squarrosa  (Northern blazingstar)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Liatris: meaning "lost in antiquity"; squarrosa: having scales or scale-like overlapping leaves or bracts
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September-October
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Dry open woodlands
State Status
Rare/Historical
Piedmont Status
Rare/Historical
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☑ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
In the eastern U.S., Delaware is the northern limit for variety squarrosa, which ranges south to Florida and west to South Dakota.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
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