Historical Uses: The Meskwaki tribe (Iowa/Illinois) was reported to apply steam to sore and injured areas and ate the root for kidney trouble.

• Listing ID: 1206
• Duration: Perennial
• Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 1-4
• Stratification: 60 days cold moist stratification required
• Bloom Time: July-September
• Latin Name: Silphium integrifolium
• Eco-Region: 251

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