(Liatris hirsuta)

Liatris hirsuta, Rydb. 1931 (POWO)

Liatris hirsuta is a species in the Liatris genus. This name is accepted name for the species in the family Asteraceae subfamily Asteroideae, tribe Eupatorieae, subtribe Liatrinae, . . This species is found in Midwestern and South-Central regions of the United States.

Liatris hirsuta is similar to Liatris squarrosa, and some authors classify it with varietal status (Liatris squarrosa var. hirsuta). Liatris hirsuta is typically found to the west of the range over Liatris squarrosa, but there are regions of co-occurrence.