Silphium laciniatum (Compassplant) is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are native to Canada, The Contiguous United States, Eastern North America, and North America. They have simple, broad leaves. Flowers are visited by Ptilothrix bombiformis, Brown-belted Bumblebee, Meromyza americana, and Bibio pallipes. Individuals can grow to 0.5 m.
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