SCIENTIFIC NAME: Zizia aurea
COMMON NAMES: Golden Alexanders, Common Golden Alexanders, Golden Zizia
BLOOM TIME: Apr, May, June
PLANT PROFILE:
- Plants grow 1 to 3 foot tall.
- Plants can self-pollinate.
- Native Americans used the pulverized root to treat sharp pain, inflammation, & sores – used the flowers and leaves to treat headaches, fever, hysteria, backaches.
- Part of the carrot family.
- Flowers have no smell.
- Named in honor of German botanist J.B. Ziz.
INSECT/ANIMAL INTERACTIONS:
- Caterpillars of the Black Swallowtail and Ozark Swallowtail butterflies feed on the leaves and flowers.
- The flowers are attractive to many kinds of insects seeking pollen or nectar.