[1][2] It is endemic to the United States, where it is mostly found east of the Great Plains.

[3] It grows in dry prairies, savannas, open woods, and fallow fields, usually in sandy soil.

[2][4][5] It grows 1–3 ft (0.30–0.91 m) high and produces flowers in the summer.

[4] This plant was eaten as food historically.

However, it contains a poison dangerous to humans and livestock, so caution must be used if ingesting this plant.