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Silphium perfoliatum

Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Silphium

Description:

Silphium perfoliatum, native to North America, is a tall perennial with triangular toothed leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers. Known as the cup plant, its leaves form a cup around the stem that holds water for wildlife. This plant is drought-resistant, attracts pollinators, and is used in prairie restorations and naturalistic landscapes.

Sources:
  1. [1] Silphium perfoliatum: Plant Delights. Visit Source
  2. [2] Silphium perfoliatum: Wikipedia. Visit Source
  3. [3] Silphium perfoliatum: Plant Delights. Visit Source

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