Leucospora multifida
(Obi-Wan Conobea)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Obi-Wan Conobea, Narrow-leaf Paleseed, Cliff Conobea, Cut-leaf Conobea, Much-cleft Conobea
    Synonyms: Conobea multifida
    Lifespan: Annual
    Zones: N/A
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: May - October
    Status: Native
    Range:

Leucospora multifida, or Obi-Wan Conobea, is a native annual that can be found in most of the Central and Midwest US, leading into the eastern most states, but not present in all of them. It can be found in moist, low lying areas, such as gravel bars, fields, prairies and roadsides.

This species is the only in its genus in the US. It is a very tiny plant, that most overlook, or think is a weed. It can easily be distinguished by its deeply divided leaves and small pale flowers.

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