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Names: False Dragonhead (English); Physostegia virginiana (Latin)
Other Common Names: Obedient Plant, Fall Obedient Plant
Habitat and Origin: Occurs often in prairies, stream banks, and thickets all over North America.
Characteristics: A tall, herbaceous perennial plant that has dense, tubular, terminal white to pink flowers.
Edible Portion:
Optimal Growing Conditions: Grows best in full sun with medium, well drained soil. Can tolerate drought and poor drainage.
Aboriginal Peoples Uses:
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