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Photographer: Stephen L. Solheim
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Family Asteraceae
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium (L.) H.Rob.
pale Indian-plantain
Arnoglossum: Greek for arnos, "lamb" and glossum for "tongue"
atriplicifolium: with leaves like Atriplex
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| Status: | Native |
| Plant: | erect, perennial, 3'-9' tall forb; mostly smooth stems not angled |
| Flower: | head white to cream, cylindrical; inflorescence a 4 1/2" wide flat-topped umbel; blooms July-Sept. |
| Leaf: | rounded-triangular shape, pale and smooth beneath, veins palmately-arranged on the larger leaves |
| Habitat: | full to partial sun; prairies, woods; in sandy, loamy soil |
| (Glossary) |
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 H.Rob.&phog=Robert W. Freckmann&spcode=ARNATR)
