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Erechtites hieraciifolius (L.) Raf. ex DC.[FNA20, HC2]
eastern burnweed, eastern fireweed

Publication: Prodr. 6: 294. 1838.

Origin: Introduced

Herbarium search: CPNWH

Notes: This species is known in Washington from two specimens from one vague location in Seattle. Additional specimens are needed to document the presence of this species in the flora.

Infraspecies:

var. hieraciifolius [FNA20, HC2]
American burnweed

Last updated 8/10/2020 by David Giblin.


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Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Erechtites hieracifolia (L.) Raf. ex DC., orthographic variant[HC]
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