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smallflower false foxglove
Scientific Name: Agalinis paupercula var. borealis
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: NY (northern gerardia)
Smallflower False Foxglove (Agalinis paupercula)
The smallflower false foxglove, scientifically known as Agalinis paupercula, is an interesting annual plant found in specific regions. It belongs to the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae) and has a fascinating hemiparasitic lifestyle.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Agalinis paupercula (A. Gray) Britton
- Common Names: Smallflower False Foxglove, Smooth False Foxglove, Small-flowered Gerardia, Smallflower Gerardia
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Synonyms: Gerardia paupercula, Gerardia paupercula var. typica
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern parts of the United States.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Classified as an annual forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Prefers a luminous place, with direct sunlight.
Ecological Role
- Hemiparasitic, indicating it obtains some nutrients from other plants.
Additional Species in the Genus
- Agalinis purpurea (Purple False Foxglove, Purple Gerardia)
- Agalinis tenuifolia (Slender-Leaf False Foxglove)
- Agalinis skinneriana (Pale False Foxglove)
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Agalinis paupercula.
- Wolfram|Alpha: Access to facts and data across a range of topics, including science.