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largeflower yellow false foxglove
Scientific Name: Aureolaria grandiflora var. grandiflora
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 Scrophulariaceae (Snapdragon) family and graces woodlands with its vibrant yellow flowers during the summer months. It is also referred to as Northern False Foxglove.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant may be found in home gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aureolaria virginica
- Common Names: Downy Yellow False Foxglove, Northern False Foxglove
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Snapdragon Family)
- Synonyms for Large-flowered Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria grandiflora) include: Gerardia grandiflora Bentham var. pulchra (Pennell) Fernald
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern United States and Canada.
- Frequently found in prairies, glades, woods, and along streamsides.
- Large-flowered Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria grandiflora) occurs in oak woodlands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Produces yellow flowers in the summer.
- Flowers are long tubes with 5 lobes.
- Flowers are noted to be 5-lobed, 2-4 cm, calyx with sharp edges.
- The anthers are pale yellow and the narrow style is white.
- Flowers arise from upper leaf axils on glandular-hairy stalks.
- Flowers are funnel-shaped.
- Corolla is bright lemon yellow and 5 lobed.
Ecological Role
- Downy False Foxglove is a perennial hemiparasite, obtaining some nutrients from other plants.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Large-flowered Yellow False Foxglove is attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds.
Quirky Facts
- The flowers are described as large, yellow, and bell-shaped.
- The plant is described as a splendid addition to the summer woodland flora.
Related Species
- Large-flower Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria grandiflora) is another species in the group found in Arkansas.
- Combleaf Yellow False Foxglove is an annual species with fernlike, delicately dissected leaves.
- Smooth Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria flava) is a similar species.
Resources
- USDA Plant Hardiness Map