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Compass Flower

Silphium laciniatum

Photo by Tamarac Denis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Perennial, native. Second photo shows full plant and third photo shows leaves.

Habitat:

Mesic prairie

Notes:

Also known as Compass Plant or Rosinweed. Spotted at Racine Prairie, Minnesota Scientific and Natural Area.

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Silphium laciniatum

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PublishedJuly 9, 2013

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