August 28, 2022

This is a species of Liatris

Also called Blazing Star

It grows naturally in most states east of the Rockies

And prefers dry habitat - flooded areas are sub-par

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/nassauco/2017/06/05/fact-sheet-liatris/

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