Verbesina virginica
Scientific Name: | Verbesina virginica |
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Family: | Asteraceae |
Common Name: | White Wingstem |
Authority: | Linnaeus |
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C Value: | 6 |
Wetness: | FACU- |
# of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
Duration: | Perennial |
Reproduction: | Monoecious |
Flower Type: | Perfect |
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Flower Color: | White |
Growth Habit: | Forb |
Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
Leaf Type: | Simple |
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Leaf Margin: | Entire |
Leaf Toothing: | Entire to Dentate |
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Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
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ID Tips: | It has a pronounced, winged stem. There are 2 white flowered species and 2 yellow flowered species (now in separate Genus). The wings look leafy. |
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More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |