Hyssop-Leaf Thoroughwort
Eupatorium hyssopifolium L.
Eupatorium hyssopifolium, known as Hyssop-Leaf Thoroughwort, is a fall-blooming herb native to North America. It grows up to one meter tall and is characterized by inflorescences with numerous small flower heads, each containing five white disc florets and no ray florets. The plant is part of the Asteraceae family and was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus.
Description
Eupatorium hyssopifolium is found in various regions across the United States, including Alabama, Florida, New York, and others. It belongs to the genus Eupatorium, which is known for its composite inflorescences. The specific epithet in the original description was spelled 'hyssopifolia' but is now standardized as 'hyssopifolium'. This species is shorter in height compared to many other Eupatorium species.
Other common names
Hyssop-Leaf ThoroughwortHyssop-Leaved BonesetHyssopleaf Thoroughwort
Distribution
Alabama · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Mississippi · Missouri · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Rhode I. · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · West Virginia · Wisconsin
Synonyms
Eupatorium torreyanumEupatorium linearifoliumUncasia lecheaefoliaUncasia hyssopifoliaEupatorium hyssopifolium var. angustissimumEupatorium linearifoliumEupatorium torreyanumEupatorium crassifolium
