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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