Elephantopus carolinianus
Scientific Name: | Elephantopus carolinianus |
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Family: | Asteraceae |
Common Name: | Elephant's foot |
Authority: | Raeusch |
Etymology: | Elephantopus = Elephant's foot, carolinianus = from Carolina |
C Value: | 3 |
Wetness: | FAC- |
# of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
Duration: | Perennial |
Reproduction: | Monoecious |
Flower Type: | Perfect |
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Flower Color: | Pink |
Growth Habit: | Forb |
Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
Leaf Type: | Simple |
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Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
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Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
Status (State): | Not Listed |
Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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Gee Whiz: | "petals" are ray flowers that are deeply cleft into many segments |
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More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |