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Liatris microcephala (Small) K.Schum.

Smallhead blazing star · Asteraceae

Liatris microcephala, known by the common names smallhead blazing star and smallhead gayfeather, is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.

AsteraceaeUS native
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About Smallhead blazing star

Liatris microcephala, known by the common names smallhead blazing star and smallhead gayfeather, is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Southeastern United States, primarily to regions of the Cumberland Plateau and Piedmont. It is found growing on exposed acidic rock such as sandstone or granite, as well as in open sandy areas. It is a perennial and flowers in late summer.

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Native rangeAlabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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