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Etymology: Agrimonia: possibly from Greek argema, an eye-disease, because of supposed medicinal value
Plants: erect, perennial, up to 40" + tall forb; stems stout with dense, short hairs Leaves: once pinnately-divided into 5-13 large leaflets with smaller leaflets in-between, coarsely toothed, velvety below Flowers: yellow, 5-parted, stalked; inflorescence a spike-like, interrupted cluster (raceme) on a stalk with dense, short hairs; blooms July-Aug. Fruits: dry seed with hooked prickles in a bell-shaped cluster ![]() Habitat: partial sun; dry; woods Conservation Status: Native
- pincipal leaflets 5–7(-9)
- axis of inflorescence not conspicuously glandular, if glands present then sparse and hidden by pubescence - bristles of floral tube ascending to erect - grooves of floral tube with a line of hairs - leaves velvety pubescent below - stipules of mid-cauline leaves ovate-reniform, coarsely but regularly toothed
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 5 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions
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