Liatris oligocephala
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Liatris oligocephala is a flowering plant in the genus Liatris
(blazing stars). Its native range is very small, with all known populations being within Bibb County, Alabama
, and therefore the species is of conservation concern. It hybridizes with the much more common Liatris cylindracea
although the offspring do not appear to then cross with L. oligocephala.
Liatris
Liatris is a genus of ornamental plants in the Asteraceae family, native to North America, Mexico, and the Bahamas. These plants are used as a popular summer flowers for bouquets.They are perennials, surviving the winter in the form of corms....
(blazing stars). Its native range is very small, with all known populations being within Bibb County, Alabama
Bibb County, Alabama
Bibb County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of William W. Bibb, the first Governor of Alabama. As of 2010 the population was 22,915. The county seat is Centreville...
, and therefore the species is of conservation concern. It hybridizes with the much more common Liatris cylindracea
Liatris cylindracea
Liatris cylindracea, also known as Barrelhead gayfeather, Cylindrical blazing star, or Ontario blazing star, is a plant species in the aster family Asteraceae and genus Liatris. It is native to north eastern and central North America, where it is found in habitats such as prairies, limestone and...
although the offspring do not appear to then cross with L. oligocephala.