Silphium terebinthinaceum
Classification Hierarchy
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheophyta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Asteridae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Silphium
Species Silphium terebinthinaceum
Prairie Dock

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Common names: Prairie Dock, Prairie Rosinweed
The genus Silphium is named after an important plant of prehistory (known variously as silphium, silphion, or laser).

Origen: Native to Iowa.

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Glossary: Botanical Terms pdf

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