Liatris gracilis explained

Liatris gracilis, the slender blazing-star or slender gayfeather, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.^[1] A perennial reaching but often considerably shorter, it is native to the southeastern US states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.^{[2] [1]}

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:

• Liatris gracilis var. gholsonii – Florida
• Liatris gracilis var. gracilis – entire range

Notes and References

1. Web site: Liatris gracilis Pursh Slender Blazing Star, Slender Gayfeather, Slender Liatris . . 29 September 2022 . Plant Database . Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . 2 June 2024 .
2. 230575-1 . Liatris gracilis Pursh . 2 June 2024 .