Liatris oligocephala was created in 2001.
Liatris cymosa was created in 1899.
Liatris punctata was created in 1833.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Liatris spp.
Liatris.
Liatris helleri is the latin (genus and species) name for a flowering plant, Heller's Blazing Star.
I'm not even sure it has any!
The plant you are referring to is likely the Liatris plant, also known as Blazing Star or Gayfeather. It is a perennial plant that produces tall spikes of feathery, light purple flowers. Liatris also has a tree variety known as the Liatris spicata tree.
The corm end of a liatris should be planted in the ground. This is the larger, rounded end of the bulb from which the plant will sprout and grow. Make sure to plant the corm about 3-4 inches deep in well-draining soil.
The liatris spicata, often called the blazing star plant, has no known toxicity to cats. However, one report states that the leaves contain coumarins which have an anti-clotting effect on the blood .
A blazingstar is any of a group of plants of the genus Liatris, native to North America, including Mexico.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Liatris punctata.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Liatris spp.