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Georgia Indian plaintain
Scientific Name: Arnoglossum sulcatum
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Georgia Indian Plantain (Arnoglossum sulcatum)
The Georgia Indian Plantain, scientifically known as Arnoglossum sulcatum, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Despite its common name, it is not closely related to the common plantain.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arnoglossum sulcatum (Fernald) H. Rob.
- Common Names: Georgia Indian Plantain, Groove Stem Indian Plantain
- Synonym: Cacalia sulcata Fern.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Genus: Arnoglossum Raf.
Distribution and Habitat
Arnoglossum sulcatum is native to Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. It is often found on edges of seepage slopes where they border shrub bogs.
Morphological Characteristics
- Life Span: Perennial
- Structure: Herb (forb) – a non-woody plant that is not a grass
Similar Species
The Broadleaf Indian-plantain (Arnoglossum ovatum) is a similar species that has a round shape. Variable-leaved Indian-plantain (Arnoglossum diversifolium) resembles Arnoglossum sulcatum, but has yellow flowers.
Ecological Role
Georgia Indian plantain is found on edges of seepage slopes where they border shrub bogs. It shares this habitat with switchcane (Arundinaria gigantea).