Helenium virginicum
About
Helenium virginicum is a rare species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common name Virginia sneezeweed. It occurs in the United States, where it has a disjunct distribution; it is known only from Virginia and Missouri. It is limited to a specific type of habitat and it is threatened by modification of this habitat. It was federally listed as a threatened species of the United States in 1998.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Virginia sneezeweed plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, providing habitat for various pollinators. Its unique characteristics make it a valuable addition to conservation efforts aimed at preserving rare plant species and their habitats. Protecting this plant helps maintain the ecological balance in its native regions.
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In the kitchen
Virginia sneezeweed is not eaten by humans. In fact, it’s important to be cautious with this plant, as it can cause allergic reactions in some people. Always stick to well-known edible plants for your meals!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Helenium virginicum
- Slug
- helenium-virginicum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helenium
- Species
- virginicum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5703950
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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