Scientific Name | Eupatorium serotinum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | EUSE2 |
Common Name | White Boneset, Late-flowering Thoroughwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 35981 |
Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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Description | Habitat: Moist areas, especially near stream banks. Plant: Erect, leafy perennial 3 to 6 feet tall, solitary stem branched at top; growing in in colonies. Leaves: Ovate to lanceolate leaves 2 to 6 inches long, coarse teeth along edges; long-stalked lower leaves. Inflorescence: Mass of small white blossoms clustered atop branched stems, each flower about 1/4-inch across with 10-15 tubular disk florets with white protruding styles; no ray florets. Bloom Period: July to November. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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