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Silphium compositum

Kidney Leaf Rosinweed, Kidneyleaf Rosinweed
Other regional names: Lesser Basal Leaf Rosinweed
  • Lesser Basal Leaf Rosinweed
Also known as: Silphium compositum f. compositum +12 more
  • Silphium compositum f. compositum
  • Silphium compositum f. orae (Small) L.M.Perry
  • Silphium compositum f. orii (Small) L.M.Perry
  • Silphium compositum subsp. compositum
  • Silphium compositum var. michauxii Torr. & A.Gray
  • Silphium elatum Banks ex Pursh
  • Silphium lapsuum Small
  • Silphium nudicaule M.A.Curtis
  • Silphium orae Small
  • Silphium pseudolaciniatum Fraser ex DC.
  • Silphium pseudolaciniatum subsp. fras
  • Silphium sinuatum Banks ex Pursh
  • Silphium terebinthinaceum Elliot
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Silphium compositum (commonly known as Kidney-Leaf Rosinweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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