Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock)

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Quick Facts:

    Common Names: Prairie Dock
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 4 - 7
    Type: Forb

Silphium terebinthinaceum, or Prairie Dock, is native to the Midwest and parts of the eastern US. It grows in prairies, fields, meadows and roadsides. The plant is easily identified by its huge, arrow-shaped leaves.

In our yard, this grows in the Prairie.

Our growing score: 4

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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