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betonyleaf thoroughwort

Scientific Name: Conoclinium betonicifolium

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Conoclinium betonicifolium: Betony-Leaf Mistflower

Conoclinium betonicifolium, commonly known as betony-leaf mistflower or betonyleaf thoroughwort, is a North American perennial forb/herb belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Conoclinium betonicifolium (Mill.) R.M. King & H. Rob.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Common Names: Betony-leaf mistflower, Betonyleaf thoroughwort, Betony-Leaf Thorough-Wort
  • Synonym: Eupatorium betonicifolium Mill.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Conoclinium betonicifolium is native to North America.
  • It has been observed along the Texas coast and in Kleberg County, Texas.
  • It also appears to be found in Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Structure: Herb
  • Flowers: Disks lavender, pink, or white
  • Leaves: Opposite
  • Rays: Absent

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • This plant is part of the sunflower family which interacts with a variety of organisms.

Further Information

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  • LBJ WC (Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center) has sold this plant in the past.