Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is one of the biggest plants you'll see in Crow Island Woods which isn't a tree. The seeds are enjoyed by a variety of birds.
Description
Plant Data
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Deciduous Perennial
Where to Find It
At the end of the season, Cup Plant is impossible to miss in the wetland at the north end of the property.
How to Recognize It
By the end of summer, Cup Plant 2-3" yellow flowers on stems with very large leaves can tower nearly 10' above ground.
Why to Like
Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is one of the biggest plants you'll see in Crow Island Woods which isn't a tree. The seeds are enjoyed by a variety of birds.