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Photographer: Derek Anderson
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Family Asteraceae
Arnoglossum reniforme (Hook.) H.Rob.
great Indian-plantain, Muhlenberg's cacalia
Arnoglossum: Greek for arnos, "lamb" and glossum for "tongue"
reniforme: kidney-shaped
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| Status: | Special Concern |
| Plant: | erect, perennial, 3'-7' tall forb; grooved stems with 6-8 angles |
| Flower: | head white to cream, cylindrical; inflorescence a flat-topped umbel; blooms July-Sept. |
| Leaf: | thin, pointed teeth, green on both sides, lower leaves kidney-shaped, upper fan-shaped; veins palmately-arranged on the larger leaves |
| Habitat: | moderate moisture to wet; woods, clearings |
| (Glossary) |
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