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COMMON NAME

Dotted blazing star

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Liatris punctata

ALSO KNOWN AS

Gayfeather

Plant family

Aster (Asteraceae)

Plant group

Wildflowers and Herbs

A perennial forb with light purple flowers on an unbranched, thick, spike-like main stalk. Dotted blazing star can grow 8 to 40 in tall and is often found in upland prairies.
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A perennial forb with light purple flowers on an unbranched, thick, spike-like main stalk. Dotted blazing star can grow 8 to 40 in tall and is often found in upland prairies.

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The name "Dotted" blazing star can be understood best by looking closely at the leaves with a hand lens or a magnifying glass, where you will see many glandular, translucent dots. Dotted blazing star has become a popular plant for gardeners in midwestern states and for floral arrangements.

DISTRIBUTION IN TH U.S.
Arkansas , Colorado , Iowa , Illinois , Kansas , Louisiana , Michigan , Minnesota , Missouri , Montana , North Dakota , Nebraska , New Mexico , Ohio , Oklahoma , South Dakota , Tennessee , Texas , Wisconsin , Wyoming
HABITAT
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