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Joe-pye weed

Eupatorium fistulosum

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Description:

Joe-Pye Weed. This plant is native to Eastern North America and has non-dissected foliage and pigmented purple flowers. Interesting fact: Joe Pye (Jopi in the native tongue) was an indian healer from New England. He used this plant for a variety of ailments, hence the name "Joe-Pye".

Habitat:

These pretty joe-pye weed wildflowers were spotted in a wildflower garden at our county park in Millersville, Maryland.

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PublishedAugust 4, 2014

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