Eutrochium fistulosum

Scientific Name:Eutrochium fistulosum
Synonym:Eupatoriadelphus, Eupatorium
Family:Asteraceae
Common Name:Hollow Joe-Pye Weed
Authority: (Barratt) E.E. Lamont
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C Value:7
Wetness:OBL
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Genus in Illinois:
3
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:Pink, Purple
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Whorled
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Toothing:Serrate
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
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ID Tips:Purple, hollow stem and a similar appearance to other Joe-Pye weeds, but it contains more than 5 leaves per whorl
Gee Whiz:The species name comes from the fistula (a hollow stem), which is also where the common name comes from
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search