Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Silphium perfoliatum is a tall, herbaceous perennial known for its opposite leaves that clasp the stem and yellow, sunflower-like flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are opposite, broadly lance-shaped, and often fused around the stem, forming a cup.
Flowers: The plant produces large, yellow, sunflower-like flowers with a dark center disk.
Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, along stream banks, and in moist meadows.
Distribution: Cup plant is native to North America.
Occurrence
Found in the prairie section