Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
album
ID:
137576

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Anderson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Sida 18(2): 378 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136905

Common Names

  • White Indian Plantain
  • White Arrowleaf
  • White Lettuce

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Description

Arnoglossum album (also called White Indian Plantain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arnoglossum album is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnoglossum album has white flowers with spiny bracts, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with spiny margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnoglossum album is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Arnoglossum album

Arnoglossum album is native to the eastern United States and Canada, where it can be found in moist, open areas such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Arnoglossum album FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnoglossum album?

Arnoglossum album

What is the family of Arnoglossum album?

Asteraceae

What is the flowering period of Arnoglossum album?

July to October

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-97606: Based on the initial data import
Loran Crittenden Anderson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Anderson' in the authors string.