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slenderleaf false foxglove
Scientific Name: Agalinis tenuifolia var. polyphylla
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Agalinis tenuifolia: Slenderleaf False Foxglove
Agalinis tenuifolia, also known as slenderleaf false foxglove, common gerardia, or slender gerardia, is an interesting plant with a few notable characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is said to be poisonous to cattle.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agalinis tenuifolia (Vahl) Raf.
- Common Names: Slenderleaf False Foxglove, Common Gerardia, Slender Gerardia, Common False Foxglove
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
- Genus: Agalinis
- Species: tenuifolia
- Synonyms: Gerardia tenuifolia
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in most of the eastern two-thirds of the United States.
- Prefers sandy soil.
- Grows in habitats such as along the edges of granite balds and heritage preserves.
Morphological Characteristics
- An annual forb/herb, typically growing 1-2 feet tall.
- The plant usually branches abundantly and is more or less erect.
- Slender stems are rather angular with flat sides.
- Small, funnel-shaped blossoms.
- Slender, opposite leaves.
- Thin, wiry, branching stems.
Ecological Role
- In Minnesota, it has been found to be a plant of "Special Concern".
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Gulf Fritillary caterpillars have been observed eating the plant.
Additional Information
- Slenderleaf False Foxglove is sometimes used in native gardens and for shoreline stabilization.
- The Butler University Friesner Herbarium Digital Collection is a resource for further information.
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of the species.