Elephant's Foot

Elephantopus tomentosus

Elephantopus tomentosus Elephant's Foot Elephantopus tomentosus Elephant's Foot

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Elephantopus tomentosus Elephant's Foot Elephantopus tomentosus Elephant's Foot

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Elephantopus tomentosus Elephant's Foot Elephantopus tomentosus Elephant's Foot



Elephant's Foot is also known as Devil's Grandmother. The name Elephant's Foot comes from the supposed resemblance of the the basal leaves to the foot of the elephant. Elephant's Foot is a member of the Aster family. These plants were photographed at Historic Blakeley State Park, in Baldwin County, Alabama, in late September.

Asteraceae - Aster family


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