Liatris scariosa var. scariosa
Endemic
Synonyms: Lacinaria scariosa var. borealis Lunell Lacinaria scariosa var. virginiana (Lunell) Gaiser Liatris borealis Liatris scariosa var. virginiana
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Plants 30–80(–100) cm. Stems with 8–20(–25) leaves or leafy bracts proximal to heads. Leaves: basal and proximal cauline elliptic- to oblanceolate-spatulate, mostly 100–280 × 16–40(–45) mm, glabrous (weakly, if at all, gland-dotted). Heads usually 19–30. Florets 19–33.
Phenology: Flowering Aug–Sep(–Oct).
Habitat: Rock ledges, shale banks and barrens, limestone and sandstone outcrops, road banks, flood plains, dry woods
Elevation: 600–1600 m
Distribution
Md., N.C., Pa., Tenn., Va., W.Va.
Discussion
Variety scariosa is an Appalachian entity that might justifiably be treated as distinct from vars. novae-anglieae and nieuwlandii at species level, as done by Shinners. It has shorter stems and smaller heads than vars. nieuwlandii and novae-angliae, and the transition in shape and size from basal to cauline leaves is more abrupt.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.