About Liatris scariosa var. novaeangliae (Lunell) Gandhi, S.M.Young & P.Somers
Liatris scariosa, commonly known as savanna blazing star, is a flowering plant species belonging to the genus Liatris. It is native to the U.S. states of Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. This species is fire-adapted; its seeds will germinate when they detect chemicals from plant smoke. It is a perennial herb that grows in dry woods and clearings. Its Latin specific epithet scariosa translates to 'shriveled'.
