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tenlobe false foxglove

Scientific Name: Agalinis obtusifolia

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names: KY (ten-lobe false foxglove), MD (blunt-leaved ger

       

Tenlobe False Foxglove (Agalinis obtusifolia)

The Tenlobe False Foxglove, scientifically known as Agalinis obtusifolia, is an annual forb/herb with delicate beauty. It is also known by other names, as detailed below.

Synonyms and Nomenclature

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Agalinis obtusifolia Raf.
  • Common Names: Tenlobe False Foxglove
  • Synonyms:
    • Agalinis decemloba
    • Gerardia obtusifolia (Raf.) Pennell
    • Gerardia parvifolia Chapm.
    • Gerardia setacea var. parvifolia Benth.
  • Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

The Tenlobe False Foxglove is found in the United States, including locations such as Alabama and Fort Myers, Florida, specifically in flatwoods environments. It is noted as not being present in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The plant is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is an annual, indicating it completes its life cycle in one year.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • Garden Guides