Cup Plant – Silphium perfoliatum

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

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