Pink Joe Pye Weed?

blakrab Centex

3 years ago

This pink wildflower was found growing at a wetlands park. It was about ~2.5' tall or so... What is it?

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Jay 6a Chicago
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Pluchea odorata. ID'd by my friend Adam Hayes.
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blakrab Centex
Original Author
3 years ago
Pluchea odorata (Saltmarsh Fleabane), thanks!

Also says it is strongly aromatic, interesting...
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Jay 6a Chicago
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
It's an interesting plant. There are 3 different variations. Pluchea odorata/marsh fleabane, Pluchea odorata odorata/sweetscent, and Pluchea odorata succulenta/saltmarsh fleabane. I wonder which variation your specimen is? I couldn't find any online info about how to key them, but I'm sure Weakley's flora would have it.

http://herbarium.unc.edu/flora.htm
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blakrab Centex
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2 years ago
Ah yes, same as here!

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