Prairie Blazing Star
Liatris pycnostachya
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) or cattail blazing star, is a perennial plant native to the tallgrass prairies of the central US.
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Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) or cattail blazing star, is a perennial plant native to the tallgrass prairies of the central US.