Family: Asteraceae
great Indian-plantain, Muhlenberg's cacalia
[Arnoglossum muhlenbergii (Sch.Bip.) H.Rob., more...]
Mark Mittelstadt
Derek Anderson
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium (UWSP)
Etymology: Arnoglossum: Greek for arnos, "lamb" and glossum for "tongue"
Plants: erect, perennial, 3'-7' tall forb; grooved stems with 6-8 angles
Leaves: thin, pointed teeth, green on both sides, lower leaves kidney-shaped, upper fan-shaped; veins palmately-arranged on the larger leaves
Flowers: head white to cream, cylindrical; inflorescence a flat-topped umbel; blooms July-Sept.
Habitat: moderate moisture to wet; woods, clearings
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: erect, perennial, 3'-7' tall forb; grooved stems with 6-8 angles
Leaves: thin, pointed teeth, green on both sides, lower leaves kidney-shaped, upper fan-shaped; veins palmately-arranged on the larger leaves
Flowers: head white to cream, cylindrical; inflorescence a flat-topped umbel; blooms July-Sept.
Habitat: moderate moisture to wet; woods, clearings
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8 WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. 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.
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Merel R. Black
Eric J. Epstein
Eric J. Epstein
Dorothy J. Lott
Dorothy J. Lott
Dorothy J. Lott
Derek Anderson
Merel R. Black
Mark Mittelstadt
Eric J. Epstein
