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Ratibida columnifera Prairie coneflower (1 Page of 5) The Ratibida columnifera plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Montana, Nebraska, Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Prairie coneflower. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. columnaris. Lepachys columnaris. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ratibida columnifera Common Name: Prairie coneflower Family: Compositae Author: (Nutt.)Wooton.&Standl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.75 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry plains, prairies and ravines[43].
Edible Uses: A pleasant tasting tea is made from the leaves and flower heads[161, 177, 183, 257].
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