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Botanical Name: Zizia aurea Common Name: Golden Alexanders Species Category: Mesic Prairie/Wetland Forb A wonderful early season bloomer, this member of the parsley family grows to 3' in height. It prefers medium soil moisture and can be found in conditions ranging from full sun to shade. With its attractive foliage and yellow flower head in a flat-topped umbel, this plant blooms in mid spring to early summer. It is a food source for some butterfly species. |