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Louisiana bluestar

Scientific Name: Amsonia ludoviciana

Family: Apocynaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Amsonia ludoviciana: Louisiana Bluestar

Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars. Amsonia ludoviciana Vail is specifically called Louisiana Bluestar.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the plant's presence in gardens.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amsonia ludoviciana Vail
  • Common Name: Louisiana Bluestar
  • Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
  • Kingdom: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution

  • Amsonia ludoviciana is found in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia.
  • It is also found in Texas and Coahuila.

Habitat

  • The text mentions the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana as a possible habitat location.

Ecology

  • The plant is mentioned as being impacted by urbanization, exploration for oil and gas, industrial development, and agricultural expansion, which take their toll on fringeless orchid and Louisiana Blue-star.

Further Information

  • Plant Delights Nursery is mentioned as a source to buy Amsonia ludoviciana.
  • The United States Department of Agriculture is mentioned.