Dotted Gayfeather
| Plant Profile | |
|---|---|
| FYUSE 3D Image | Common Name: Dotted Gayfeather |
Examples of Dotted Gayfeather Liatris punctata
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in the U.S. | Great Plains from Montana and North Dakota south to Mexico |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Throughout the state |
ID Characteristics
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Field Identification Characteristics
- Multiple stems coming off of massive, elongated rootstock
- Thread-like, linear leaves directly attached and covering stem
- Flower heads along stem nestled among the leaves to top of plant
- Flowers color purplish-pink
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Linear
- Stipules: Absent
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Floral Characteristics
- Petal Number: 4-8 disk florets
- Flower Color: Purple-lavender
- Flower Timing: August-October
- Fruit Type: Achene
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Clay, loam and sand |
| Habitat | Mixed and tallgrass prairie |
| Successional Stage | Mid to late |