Elephantopus elatus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elephantopus elatus |
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Elephantopus
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Elephantopus elatus, also known as the tall elephantsfoot, is a type of flowering plant found in North America. It belongs to the sunflower family, which is a very large group of plants. This plant grows naturally in the southeastern United States, from eastern Louisiana all the way to South Carolina.
About the Tall Elephantsfoot Plant
The tall elephantsfoot plant is a perennial herb. This means it's a plant that lives for more than two years, and it doesn't have a woody stem like a tree or a bush. It can grow up to about 70 centimeters (or 28 inches) tall.
What it Looks Like
The leaves of the tall elephantsfoot plant are shaped like a spear, wider at the tip and narrower at the base. They can be up to 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) long. The top side of the leaves is usually darker than the bottom side.
The plant produces many small flower heads. These flower heads are grouped together in a tight cluster. Each individual flower head usually has only 4 or 5 tiny flowers, called florets.
See also
In Spanish: Elephantopus elatus para niños
