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Ptilimnium costatum
Ptilimnium costatum, commonly called ribbed mock bishopweed or big bishopweed, is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is native to the southeastern United States. It has a scattered and disjunct distribution, and is rare throughout its range. Its natural habitat in wetlands, such as swamps, marshes, and wet prairies.
Ptilimnium costatum is a robust perennial, growing to 150 cm tall. It produces umbels of small white flowers. It flowers and fruits from June to October, which is generally later in the season that other Ptilimnium in its range. In addition, it can be distinguished from other nearby Ptilimnium by its longer fruit styles (1–2 mm) and perennial habit from a corm base.
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Ptilimnium costatum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
