Blazing star (Liatris graminifolia) is a common wildflower of prairie and grassy areas. Indeed, "graminifolia" is Latin for "grass-leaved." The bright purple spires of the blazing star appear in mid-summer amidst the seed heads of grasses.
Blazing Star
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Courtesy of the Caroline Dean Wildflower Collection, Auburn University Libraries Digital Collections
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