Characteristics
Dicots
Liatris spicata (L.)Willd.
DENSE GAYFEATHER
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Following FNA vol. 21, only L. spicata var. resinosa occurs in Florida. Godfrey (1948) suspected it may be better treated as a species, as L. resinosa.
Native FACU (NWPL) FAC (DEP)
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Classification
ASTERALES
Liatris spicata (L.)Willd. - DENSE GAYFEATHER
Citation
LIATRIS SPICATA (Linnaeus) Willdenow, Sp. Pl. 3: 1636. 1803.
Serratula spicata Linnaeus 1753.
Without data, Kalm s.n. (lectotype: LINN 695.15). Lectotypified by Gaiser, Rhodora 48: 221. 1946.
Species Distribution Map

Based on vouchered plant specimens from wild populations. Cultivated occurrences are not mapped. Click on a county to display its name.

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Specimens and Distribution

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Plant Photos
Liatris spicata - 25
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Liatris spicata - 25
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Liatris spicata - 147
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Liatris spicata - 147
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Liatris spicata - 159
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Liatris spicata - 159
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Liatris spicata - 199
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Liatris spicata - 209
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Liatris spicata - 258
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Liatris spicata - 270
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Liatris spicata - 302
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