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Plant Name:
Deertongue
Scientific Name:
Liatris squarrosa
Description:
Deertongue is a perennial herb with tall, erect spikes of purple flowers and grass-like leaves.
Habitat:
Dry prairies, open woodlands
Fauna:
Deertongue attracts a variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and other insects. It also provides seeds as a food source for birds and small mammals.
Growing Conditions:
Deertongue thrives in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade
Uses:
Deertongue has historical uses in traditional medicine. The plant is also valued for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Deertongue is sometimes referred to as "Colic Root" due to its traditional use in treating colic in horses. It is also a host plant for the caterpillars of some butterfly species.
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