False fennel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids False fennel |
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Eupatorium
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leptophyllum
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Eupatorium leptophyllum, commonly known as false fennel, is a plant that grows back every year. It's a type of herbaceous plant, which means it has soft stems instead of woody ones like trees.
This plant belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is also known as the daisy or sunflower family. You can find false fennel growing naturally in the southeastern parts of the United States, in states like Mississippi and the Carolinas.
What is False Fennel?
False fennel plants usually grow to be quite tall, reaching about one to two meters (which is about 40 to 80 inches, or 3 to 6.5 feet) in height.
Its Flowers
Like other plants in the Eupatorium group, false fennel has many tiny white flower heads. These flower heads are grouped together in what's called an inflorescence, which is a cluster of flowers on a stem. Each small flower head has five tiny flowers inside called disc florets. However, unlike many daisies, false fennel does not have ray florets, which are the petal-like parts you often see on the outside of a daisy.
Where it Grows
False fennel loves wet places. It often grows in areas where the ground is very moist, and you can even find it growing in shallow water. It's common to see these plants along the edges of ponds or in other damp environments.
