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Liatris cylindracea Michx.

Cylindrical blazing star · Asteraceae

Common names: Barellhead gayfeather, Dwarf blazing star, Few-headed blazing star, Ontario blazing star, Slender blazingstar.

Liatris cylindracea, also known as barrelhead blazing star, cylindrical blazing star, or Ontario blazing star, is a plant species in the aster family.

AsteraceaeUS native

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About Cylindrical blazing star

Liatris cylindracea, also known as barrelhead blazing star, cylindrical blazing star, or Ontario blazing star, is a plant species in the aster family. It is native to eastern North America, where its populations are concentrated in the Midwestern United States. It is found in habitats such as prairies, limestone and sandstone outcropings, bluffs, barrens, glades, woodlands and dunes.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.

Native range	Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Toxicity	Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented

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