Marshallia caespitosa explained

Marshallia caespitosa, commonly called puffballs is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae that is native to the south-central United States.

Morphology

M. caespitosa is a perennial that blooms from late May to early June. The stems are herbaceous with skinny, oblong basal leaves and white to pink-tinged flowers.^{[1] [2]}

They are found growing alongside hills, on shale barrens, and rocky limestone outcrops.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Plant Finder – Marshallia caespitosa . Plant Finder – Missouri Botanical Garden . 14 January 2023.
2. Weakley . Alan . Poindexter . Derick . A NEW SPECIES OF MARSHALLIA (ASTERACEAE, HELENIEAE, MARSHALLIINAE) FROM MAFIC WOODLANDS AND BARRENS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA . Phytoneuron . 6 November 2012 . 105 . 1-17 . 26 April 2023.