Common elephant's-foot

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Elephantopus tomentosus

Common elephant's-foot, a reference photo
Photo: Theresa Thom · Public domain

Elephantopus tomentosus is a species of perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States. It blooms from July to September.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Common elephant's-foot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Species
Elephantopus tomentosus

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