Eupatorium compositifolium
About
Eupatorium compositifolium, commonly called yankeeweed and coastal dog fennel, is a North American herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asteraceae native to the southern United States. Like other members of the genus Eupatorium it has inflorescences containing a large number of small, white flower heads, each with 5 disc florets but no ray florets. The plant is 0.5 to 2 meters tall. Flowers bloom August to October. Its habitats include sand dunes, disturbed areas, and flat-woods.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Yankeeweed can be used in landscaping for its ornamental value, especially in sandy or disturbed areas. Its tall stature and clusters of white flowers can add visual interest to gardens and natural landscapes.
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Gardening tip
When planting yankeeweed, make sure to choose a spot with sandy soil and plenty of sunlight. This will help the plant thrive in its natural habitat.
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In the kitchen
Yankeeweed is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire its beauty in nature rather than trying to cook with it.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eupatorium compositifolium
- Slug
- eupatorium-compositifolium
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Eupatorium
- Species
- compositifolium
- Wikidata QID
- Q5409949
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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