Elephantopus carolinianus facts for kids
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Elephantopus
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E. carolinianus
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| Elephantopus carolinianus Raeusch. 1797 not Willd. 1803
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Elephantopus flexuosus Raf. |
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Elephantopus carolinianus, often called the Carolina elephantsfoot or leafy elephant's foot, is a type of flowering plant. It is part of the sunflower family, which includes many well-known plants. This plant grows naturally in the United States. You can find it from Florida up to Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. It also grows west to Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
About the Carolina Elephantsfoot
The Carolina elephantsfoot is a perennial herb. This means it is a plant that lives for more than two years. It does not have a woody stem like a tree or a bush. It can grow quite tall, sometimes reaching up to 120 cm (about 4 feet) high.
What it Looks Like
The leaves of the Carolina elephantsfoot are usually elliptic or ovate. This means they are shaped like an oval or an egg. They can also be lanceolate, which means they are shaped like a spearhead. The leaves can be up to 12 cm (about 5 inches) long. The top side of the leaves is darker than the bottom side.
The plant produces many small flower heads. These flower heads grow in a tight group. Each flower head is quite small and usually has only 4 or 5 tiny flowers, called florets.
See also
In Spanish: Elephantopus carolinianus para niños
