LIATRIS punctata (Dotted Gayfeather) HEDYSARUM boreale slender spikes that rise above

slender spikes that rise above the foliage

It is also used in traditional medicine for various ailments

It belongs to the mint family

the dried leaves and flowers were used as a culinary seasoning

LIATRIS punctata (Dotted Gayfeather) HEDYSARUM boreale slender spikes that rise aboveLIATRIS punctata (Dotted Gayfeather) is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. Dotted Gayfeather is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for multiple years. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which includes daisies and sunflowers. This plant typically forms clumps of grass like foliage with several flowering stems arising from the base. The stems can reach a height of about 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm). At the top of each stem, distinctive