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false foxglove
Scientific Name: Aureolaria
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
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Agalinis (False Foxglove)
The genus Agalinis, commonly known as false foxglove, comprises approximately 70 species found throughout North, Central, and South America.
Considerations for Pets
- One source states that the plant is "said to be poisonous."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Agalinis Raf.
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) - While this text mentions that Agalinis was aligned with this family until recently, it's still important to note. The OROBANCHACEAE family is also mentioned in reference to Agalinis fasciculata.
- Species Examples:
- Agalinis paupercula (smallflower false foxglove)
- Agalinis purpurea (purple false foxglove, purple gerardia)
- Synonym: Gerardia purpurea
- Agalinis fasciculata (beach false foxglove)
- Agalinis filifolia (Seminole false foxglove)
- Agalinis tenuifolia (Slender Gerardia, Slenderleaf False Foxglove)
- Synonym: Gerardia tenuifolia
- Agalinis auriculata (Eared False-Foxglove, Earleaf false-foxglove)
- Agalinis skinneriana (Pale False Foxglove)
Distribution and Habitat
- Agalinis species are native to North, Central, and South America.
- Specific species like Agalinis paupercula and Agalinis purpurea are native to the eastern United States.
- Agalinis tenuifolia is found in most of the eastern 2/3 of the United States.
- Some species, like Agalinis fasciculata, are found in beach environments.
- Prefers wet areas that are partly shaded or in full sun.
Ecological Role
- Many Agalinis species are hemiparasitic annuals, meaning they obtain water and minerals from other plants.
- Mentioned as being used by Buckeye cats (caterpillars) and chrysalis
- The text references foraging behavior of bumblebees on false foxglove, indicating a role in pollination.
Morphological Characteristics
- Agalinis purpurea is an annual plant typically 1-2 feet tall, branching occasionally and sometimes sprawling without support.
- Stems are dark green and may dry black.
- Leaves are opposite, sessile, entire, and linear, measuring approximately 0.4 to 2.5 inches in length.
- Flowers are funnel-shaped with 5 spreading lobes, and can be pink to purple, about 1/3 to 1 inch.
Further Information
- Wikimedia Commons hosts images of Agalinis purpurea.
- Discover Life provides information on Aureolaria pedicularia (Fernleaf yellow false foxglove).