About Bigelowia nudata (Michx.) DC.
Bigelowia nudata (Michx.) DC. is a sub-shrub that grows up to 70 cm (28 inches) tall, and often forms clumps. Most of its leaves are arranged in a rosette near the ground, while smaller, narrower leaves grow on the stems. The leaves are alternately arranged, and most commonly have an oblanceolate shape. Its flower heads are small and yellow, borne in flat-topped arrays; each flower head holds 2–6 disc florets and has no ray florets. This species generally grows in swamps and bogs. It is found throughout the southeast United States, with a native range extending from Texas to North Carolina, and occurs most frequently between southern Mississippi and North Carolina. It grows primarily in mesic to wet habitat types. It can be found in areas with moist sandy loam, such as pine barrens and savannas, as well as in areas with rich sandy soils, such as open pinelands and wet prairies. Bigelowia nudata often grows in ecosystems that have a regular fire regime, and responds positively to fire: it has been observed to produce more inflorescences after multiple burns.
