Silphium laciniatum
Compass Plant, Compassplant
Other regional names: Pilotweed +2 more
- Pilotweed
- Polarplant
- Rosinweed
Also known as: Silphium gummiferum Elliott +3 more
- Silphium gummiferum Elliott
- Silphium laciniatum var. laciniatum
- Silphium laciniatum var. robinsonii L.M.Perry
- Silphium spicatum Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Silphium laciniatum
Found natively in North America, Silphium laciniatum (commonly known as Compass Plant) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Sweden