Liatris squarrosa Plant Identification (Flower, Leaf, Care, Uses)

Family – Asteraceae

Stems:

Leaves:

N/A

Inflorescence:

N/A

Involucre:

Ray flowers:

Absent.

Disk flowers:

Flowering – June – September.

Habitat – Upland woods, sandhills, rocky open woods.

Origin – Native to North America.

Other information – This attractive species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant is easy to identify because of its very thin leaves and spreading phyllaries. This is a striking plant that would do well in a garden setting.
The genus name Liatris is of unknown derivation.
The species epithet squarrosa derives from the Latin “squarros” meaning “scaly, rough” referring to the phyllaries.

Alabama Distribution:

Photographs taken at Fort Benning, GA., 7-25-05.