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Plant Name:
Illinois Bundleflower
Scientific Name:
Desmanthus illinoensis
Description:
Illinois Bundleflower is a perennial herb with feathery, compound leaves and showy flowers.
Habitat:
Prairies, open areas, dry to mesic soils
Fauna:
Illinois Bundleflower provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, small mammals, and insects. The plant's flowers are attractive to pollinators, and its seed pods are consumed by wildlife. The foliage serves as a host plant for the larvae of certain butterfly species.
Growing Conditions:
Illinois Bundleflower prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to part shade.
Uses:
Illinois Bundleflower has been used in prairie restorations and as a forage plant for livestock.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Illinois Bundleflower is native to North America and is a valuable component of prairie ecosystems.
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