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Elephantopus carolinianus
Elephantopus carolinianus Raeusch.
Carolina Elephantsfoot
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Elephantopus flexuosus, Elephantopus violaceus
USDA Symbol: ELCA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Stems up to about 4 feet long.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WVNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Elephantopus carolinianus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Elephantopus carolinianus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Elephantopus carolinianus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-26Research By: TWC Staff