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Elephantopus tomentosus

Devil's Grandmother, Tobacco Weed
Also known as: Elephantopus bodinieri Gagnep. +10 more
  • Elephantopus bodinieri Gagnep.
  • Elephantopus carolinianus var. simplex Nutt.
  • Elephantopus nudicaulis Poir.
  • Elephantopus nudicaulis var. major Hook.
  • Elephantopus nudicaulis var. nudicaulis
  • Elephantopus tomentosus f. rotundatus Fernald
  • Elephantopus tomentosus f. tomentosus
  • Elephantopus tomentosus var. nudicaulis (Poir.) C.F.Baker
  • Elephantopus tomentosus var. tomentosus
  • Elephantopus virgatus Desv.
  • Elephantopus virgatus Ham.

Elephantopus tomentosus (commonly known as Devil's Grandmother or Tobacco-Weed) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

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)
Bolivia, China Southeast, Colombia, Malaya, Philippines, Taiwan, Tubuai Is.

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