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ridgestem false foxglove
Scientific Name: Agalinis oligophylla
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Agalinis oligophylla: Ridgestem False Foxglove
Agalinis oligophylla, commonly known as ridgestem false foxglove, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the plant family Orobanchaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agalinis oligophylla Pennell
- Common Names: Ridgestem False Foxglove, Ridge-stem False-Foxglove
- Rank: Species
- Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Agalinis keyensis Pennell
- Agalinis oligophylla var. pseudaphylla Pennell
- Agalinis pseudaphylla (Pennell) Shinners
Distribution and Habitat
Agalinis oligophylla is native to the U.S. (United States) and is found in North, Central, and South America. Specific locations mentioned include Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Agalinis oligophylla is an annual plant, described as a forb/herb.
- The plant typically grows to about 1-2 feet tall and usually branches abundantly.
- It has slender, rather angular stems.
- It features pink flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall.
Quirky Facts
- The text indicates that young trees may need to be secured in particularly windy climates, although it is not explicit whether this applies to Agalinis oligophylla.