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fernleaf yellow false foxglove

Scientific Name: Aureolaria pedicularia var. austromontana

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Fernleaf Yellow False Foxglove (Aureolaria pedicularia)

The Fernleaf Yellow False Foxglove, scientifically known as Aureolaria pedicularia, is a fascinating plant with several interesting characteristics. It is also referred to as Northern Oak-leach and Hairy False Foxglove.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is an herb with hairy leaves.
  • The stems are sticky and hairy.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aureolaria pedicularia (L.) Raf.
  • Common Name: Fernleaf Yellow False Foxglove
  • Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape Family), formerly Scrophulariaceae
  • Kingdom: Magnoliopsida
  • Order: Lamiales
  • Genus: Aureolaria
  • Subspecies: Aureolaria pedicularia var. pedicularia

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Fernleaf Yellow False Foxglove is native to North America.
  • It is described as occasional in its native range.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Delaware County, PA; Georgia (sandhills and dry oak forests); New Hanover Co., NC; Marion County, Florida; and Connecticut.
  • It grows in specific oak habitats and can be found on wooded hillsides.

Ecological Role

  • The Fernleaf Yellow False Foxglove is a root parasite, typically parasitizing white oaks. It obtains nutrients from the roots of these trees.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is an annual herb.
  • The plant is described as bushy.
  • Flowers are trumpet-shaped with a yellow corolla and a short green calyx with 5 teeth.
  • Flowers are relatively large, about 3 cm (1.2 in.) long, bell-shaped, yellow, and borne on the ends of long stalks.
  • Stems are sticky and hairy.

Quirky Facts

  • The Fernleaf Yellow False Foxglove is never far from oaks, typically white oaks, the roots of which they parasitize, obtaining nutrients and water.
  • It is sometimes confused with Comb-leaf Yellow False Foxglove due to their similarities.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aureolaria pedicularia.
  • Dave's Garden: A community where gardeners share tips, ideas, seeds, and plants.
  • Catherine Herms at The Ohio State University