This is a stout, erect herb, 2 to 3 ft high, with smooth, thick leaves 4 to 10 in. long and 1 to 0.5 in. wide. In August to
September, the small, purple flowers are borne, 5 to 10 in a head, in branched, rather flat-topped clusters. The plant is very common
in the southeastern United States, where it is also known as prairie pine or blazing star (which refers to the shape and the flowers of
the plant). The leaves of this plant become very fragrant when dried. The leaves are the part used. Deertongue has a green, sharp,
herbaceous to intensely vanilla-sweet and candy-like taste.
