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combleaf yellow false foxglove
Scientific Name: Aureolaria pectinata
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Combleaf Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria pectinata)
The Combleaf Yellow False Foxglove, scientifically known as Aureolaria pectinata, is an interesting plant with distinctive features. It is crucial to understand its characteristics and habitat to appreciate its ecological role.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has glandular hairs, which might cause mild skin irritation if touched.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has glandular hairs, which might cause mild skin irritation if touched.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Aureolaria pectinata (Nutt.) Pennell
- Common Name: Combleaf Yellow False Foxglove
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (currently Orobanchaceae based on the last text mentioning it)
- Synonyms:
- Gerardia pedicularia var. pectinata Nutt.
- Agalinis pedicularia (L.) S.F. Blake var. pectinata (Nutt.) S.F. Blake
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Varieties: Aureolaria pectinata var. transcendens Pennell
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is native to southeastern North America.
- It is found in the US Lower 48.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Aureolaria pectinata is an annual forb/herb.
- It has fernlike, delicately dissected leaves.
- The plant features yellow, foxglove-shaped flowers.
- Leaves are simple and hairy.
- It needs full sun exposure.
Ecological Role
- Aureolaria pectinata is an oakleach.
- The plant plays host to the Phoebis sennae butterfly (observed in Apalachicola National Forest, Liberty County, FL).
Quirky Facts
- The petals are opaque, unlike Aureolaria flava which has transparent petals.