South Dakota Native Plant Research
 
Lygodesmia juncea

Scientific Name

Lygodesmia juncea

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Family Name

Asteraceae

Common Name

Rush skeletonplant

Native American Name

Lakota: Makacansinhu

Description

Lygodesmia juncea is a(n) perennial herb, which grows 10 cm to 50 cm in height. This species is commonly found from low to mid elevations throught th Black Hills area. It is also found in dry grasslands, sagebrush steppes, and open pine woodland areas. The leaves are sparse, narrow, and tapered to the tip. The lower ones are linear, reduced, and scale-like upward. Lygodesmia juncea has pink to lavender, sometimes whitish, flowers that bloom from June to August.

Additional Notes

The Lakota name means skunk resin plant

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Lygodesmia juncea

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