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Erechtites hieraciifolius var. megalocarpus
Erechtites hieraciifolius (L.) Raf. ex DC. var. megalocarpus (Fernald) Cronquist
American Burnweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Erechtites hieraciifolia var. megalocarpa, Erechtites megalocarpa
USDA Symbol: ERHIM2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Whitish to pale yellow.
Distribution
USA: CT , MA , NJ , NY , RICanada: NS
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Erechtites hieraciifolius var. megalocarpus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Erechtites hieraciifolius var. megalocarpus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Erechtites hieraciifolius var. megalocarpus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-03Research By: TWC Staff