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Marshallia legrandii
Marshallia legrandii Weakley
Tall Barbara's Buttons, LeGrand's Barbara's Buttons, Oak Barrens Barbara's Buttons
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MALE8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 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: PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: No ray florets present, only disc florets.
Distribution
USA: NC , VAAdditional resources
USDA: Find Marshallia legrandii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Marshallia legrandii in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-27Research By: CBR