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largeflower yellow false foxglove
Scientific Name: Aureolaria grandiflora var. cinerea
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Downy Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria virginica)
The Downy Yellow False Foxglove, scientifically known as Aureolaria virginica, is a captivating plant native to the eastern United States and Canada. It belongs to the Orobanchaceae family (formerly Scrophulariaceae, the Snapdragon Family).
Considerations for Pets
- While the information provided does not explicitly state toxicity, Aureolaria virginica has glandular-hairy stalks.
- Its flowers have long tubes which may pose a risk to smaller animals.
Considerations for Children
- While the information provided does not explicitly state toxicity, Aureolaria virginica has glandular-hairy stalks.
- Its flowers have long tubes which may pose a risk to smaller children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aureolaria virginica (L.) Pennell
- Common Names: Downy Yellow False Foxglove
- Family: Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
- Synonyms: Gerardia grandiflora Bentham var. pulchra (Pennell) Fernald (for Aureolaria grandiflora)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern United States and Canada.
- Frequently found in prairies, glades, woods, and stream-sides.
- Aureolaria grandiflora, a closely related species, is found in oak environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Produces yellow, funnel-shaped flowers in the summer.
- Flowers are typically 5-lobed and range from 2-4 cm, larger than some related species.
- The anthers are pale yellow, and the narrow style is white.
- Flowers grow on glandular-hairy stalks arising from upper leaf axils.
Ecological Role
- Downy false foxglove is a perennial hemiparasite, obtaining some nutrients from other plants.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
Other Aureolaria Species
- Aureolaria grandiflora (Large-flower Yellow False Foxglove)
- Aureolaria flava (Smooth Yellow False Foxglove)
- Aureolaria pedicularia (Fernleaf Yellow False Foxglove)
Quirky Facts
- One of the earliest blooming yellow flowers can often be found on goat prairies.