Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Asteraceae   Aster Family

Genus: Liatris   Blazing star, Gay Feather
About 30 species of perennial herbs native to North America.

Scientific Name: Liatris punctata Hook.
Common Name(s): Dotted Blazing Star, Nebraska Gay Feather, Snakeroot, Dotted Gayfeather
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description: This species' roots have many medicinal uses ranging from treatment of itchy skin to stomach aches.


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-LTSPU-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, vegetative