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twoline false foxglove
Scientific Name: Agalinis laxa
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Agalinis laxa: Twoline False Foxglove
Agalinis laxa, commonly known as Twoline False Foxglove, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the plant family Scrophulariaceae (now often included in Orobanchaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agalinis laxa Pennell
- Common Name: Twoline False Foxglove
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (sometimes placed in Orobanchaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Gerardia laxa (Pennell) Pennell
- Symbol: AGLA10
Distribution and Habitat
- Agalinis laxa is found in various locations, including the United States, Mexico, and even Antarctica (though this may be an error needing verification).
- Specifically mentioned locations include Georgia and other parts of the United States.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Agalinis laxa is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
- It is described as a forb/herb, indicating it's a non-woody plant.
- The plant typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and may branch occasionally.
- It is noted to have a tendency to sprawl if it lacks support from other vegetation.
- The plant develops a bare stem with a thick crown, resembling a tree-like structure.