species 3,032 observations
Cylindrical Blazing Star
Liatris cylindracea
Field notes
Liatris cylindracea (known as barrelhead blazing star, cylindric or cylindrical blazing star, Ontario blazing star, or dwarf blazing star) is a plant species in the family Asteraceae. It is native to eastern North America, where its populations are concentrated in the Midwestern United States. It is found in habitats such as prairies, limestone and sandstone outcroppings, bluffs, barrens, glades, woodlands and dunes. This species is considered threatened in the state of Ohio.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hummingbird Clearwing, Wavy-lined Emerald, Ailanthus Webworm Moth, Master's Dart
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Asphondylia lacinariae
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Long-tailed Aphideater
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Silver-spotted Skipper, Leonard's Skipper, Monarch, Dun Skipper
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.