Eupatorium perfoliatum

Sunflower or Composite Family - Asteraceae

Flowerheads about 1/4" wide and composed of disk flowers. (Photographed - early August)

An erect plant with a hairy stem bearing branching, flattish clusters of numerous grayish-white flowers.

Leaves lance-like, opposite, toothed and fused at the base so that stem completely surrounded.

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Boneset or Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Boneset or Perfoliate Thoroughwort