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threadleaf false foxglove

Scientific Name: Agalinis setacea

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names: MD (thread-leaved gerardia)

       

Agalinis setacea - Threadleaf False Foxglove

Agalinis setacea, commonly known as threadleaf false foxglove, is a fascinating plant with a delicate appearance. This species belongs to a genus of approximately 70 species found in North, Central, and South America.

Considerations for Pets

  • This is a small plant and the text refers to it as a threadleaf.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Agalinis setacea (J.F. Gmel.) Raf.
  • Common Name: Threadleaf False Foxglove
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family), though the text mentions that until recently, the genus was aligned with this family. It is now in the Orobanchaceae family.
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Gerardia setacea J.F. Gmel.
    • Gerardia stenophylla (Pennell) Pennell
  • USDA Symbol: AGSE3

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the U.S. (United States).
  • Found in North, Central, and South America.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Granville Co., NC and New Hanover.
  • Observed in locations such as roadsides and side yards.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Size: Medium in size, reaching up to 16 inches (40 cm) in height and 14 inches (35 cm) in width.
  • Color: Pink blooms; in the spring it assumes a pink coloring.
  • Foliage: Not an evergreen plant.

Related Species

  • Other Agalinis species mentioned include:
    • Agalinis fasciculata (beach false foxglove)
    • Agalinis auriculata (earleaf false foxglove)
    • Agalinis obtusifolia (tenlobe false foxglove)
    • Agalinis purpurea (purple false foxglove)
    • Agalinis gattingeri (Round Stem False Foxglove Gattinger's False Foxglove)
    • Agalinis flexicaulis (HAMPTON FALSE FOXGLOVE SPRAWLING FALSE)
    • Agalinis plukenetii (Plukenet's False Foxglove)
    • Agalinis pulchella
    • Agalinis tenuifolia
    • Agalinis acuta (Sandplain False Foxglove)
    • Agalinis aphylla (Scale leaf false foxglove)
    • Agalinis decemloba (Ten-lobe False Foxglove)
    • Agalinis maritima (saltmarsh false foxglove)

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agalinis setacea.
  • Garden Guides: Plant information and identification for Threadleaf False Foxglove.
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).