It’s the time of year when some of the tallest native plants are in bloom, coming into their own just as most other flora are on the wane. And by tall, we mean they could easily dunk on LeBron James.
, which can grow up to 10 feet tall, has a thick four-sided stem, with large pairs of opposing leaves that join to form a cup. Goldfinches in particular love the plant’s seeds., another 10-footer, look down. The cluster of leaves at its base are enormous — up to 18 inches long and 12 inches wide — and shaped like spades. Impressively, there’s even more of the plant underground than above: Its taproot can run 12 feet deep.
The plant’s name has long been rumored to reference a Native American herbalist, Joe Pye, who used the plant to cure illnesses, including typhoid. A 2017 scholarly article,According to Richard Pearce and James Pringle, the report’s authors, Joe Pye was the name Massachusetts settlers gave to a neighboring Mohican chief, Joseph Shauquethqueat.
This statuesque grass can reach 10 feet, with a root system that burrows 12 feet deep. Its kingdom would have once stretched for unbroken miles before Illinois’ vast prairies were plowed under for farmland.can be found in remnant prairies and restored natural areas. Its late-summer growth spurt gives other cool-season plants a chance to flower before Big Bluestem looms over an area. A close look at the grass’s flower head explains one of its other nicknames: turkey foot.
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