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Eutrochium purpureum

Gravelroot, Green Stem Joe Pyeweed
Other regional names: Joe Pye +6 more
  • Joe Pye
  • Joe Pyeweed
  • Marsh Milkweed
  • Queen Of The Meadow
  • Sweet Joe Pyeweed
  • Sweet Joepyeweed
  • Sweet Scent Joe Pyeweed
Also known as: Cunigunda purpurea (L.) Lunell +13 more
  • Cunigunda purpurea (L.) Lunell
  • Eupatoriadelphus purpureus (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
  • Eupatoriadelphus purpureus var. purpureus
  • Eupatorium amoenum Pursh
  • Eupatorium falcatum Michx.
  • Eupatorium fuscorubrum Walter
  • Eupatorium harnedii E.S.Steele ex Harned
  • Eupatorium maculatum f. tegulosum B.Boivin
  • Eupatorium maculatum var. amoenum (Pursh) Britton
  • Eupatorium purpureum f. amoenum (Pursh) Voss
  • Eupatorium purpureum f. decolor F.Seym.
  • Eupatorium purpureum f. depressum Jenn.
  • Eupatorium purpureum f. falcatum (Michx.) Voss
  • Eupatorium purpureum f. laciniatum Jenn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Indigenous to North America, Eutrochium purpureum (commonly known as Gravelroot or Green-stem Joe-pyeweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, 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)
Germany, Norway, Switzerland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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