Zizia aurea Golden alexanders (Umbelliferae)

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Zizia aurea
Golden alexanders
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The Zizia aurea plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Saskatchewan and south to Texas and Florida.. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Golden alexanders.

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Latin Name:  Zizia aurea
Common Name:  Golden alexanders
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (L.)Koch.

Known Hazards:  There is a report that the root might be toxic[222].

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist meadowland[200]. Dry woods and rocky outcrops[222].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist soil and a position in full sun[200]. Suitable for the wild garden and other informal plantings as well as collections of native wild flowers[200].

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