Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris (1816) 149.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073851
Common Names
- Carphephorus pseudoliatris
- Cotton Thistle
- Seaside Cotton Thistle
Synonyms
- Liatris squamosa Nutt. [unknown]
Description
Carphephorus pseudoliatris (also called False Liatris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Carphephorus pseudoliatris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carphephorus pseudoliatris has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carphephorus pseudoliatris can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought. It is best to plant in spring or fall.
Where to Find Carphephorus pseudoliatris
Carphephorus pseudoliatris is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Carphephorus pseudoliatris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carphephorus pseudoliatris?
Carphephorus pseudoliatris
What is the common name of Carphephorus pseudoliatris?
False Blazing Star
What is the natural habitat of Carphephorus pseudoliatris?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,