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Liatris pycnostachya
The stems of this showy perennial are 2-5 ft. tall, and nearly half of this is the flower spike. A spike of rayless, rose-purple (rarely white), cylindrical, stalkless flower heads densely crowded on a coarse, hairy, very leafy stem. Stamens and styles protrude from the purple, tufted flower heads, creating a fuzzy appearance. Flowers bloom from the top of the spike downward. The lower portion of the stem is covered with short, fuzzy, grass-like leaves.
Riparian meadow near Lake Lewisville, TX.
This meadow is heavily covered with this native plant.
Spotted on Sep 19, 2012
Submitted on Sep 22, 2012
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