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plateau false foxglove
Scientific Name: Agalinis edwardsiana
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Plateau False Foxglove (Agalinis edwardsiana)
The Plateau False Foxglove, scientifically known as Agalinis edwardsiana, is a delicate wildflower native to a specific region of central Texas.
Common Names
- Plateau False Foxglove
- Plateau Agalinis
- Plateau Gerardia
- Edward's Plateau False Foxglove
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agalinis edwardsiana Pennell
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Agalinis edwardsiana var. glabra Pennell
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the Edwards Plateau region of central Texas.
- Found on thin soil and adobe on limestone hills.
Ecological Role
- Opportunistically parasitic on the roots of nearby plants, but can also live independently.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Features showy pink flowers that bloom in late summer.
Quirky Facts
- The plant is also known as Plateau Gerardia, a name that originates from when *Agalinis* was within the *Gerardia* genus.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Agalinis edwardsiana - Plateau false foxglove
- Dave's Garden: A friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Information on native plants of the Edwards Plateau.