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cup plant

Silphium perfoliatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Silphium

About

Silphium perfoliatum, the cup plant or cup-plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to eastern and central North America. It is an erect herbaceous perennial with triangular toothed leaves, and daisy-like yellow composite flower heads in summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cup plant?
The scientific name of cup plant is Silphium perfoliatum.
What is the conservation status of cup plant?
The cup plant has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does cup plant belong to?
cup plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does cup plant belong to?
cup plant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does cup plant belong to?
cup plant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does cup plant belong to?
cup plant belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does cup plant belong to?
cup plant belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does cup plant belong to?
cup plant belongs to the genus Silphium.