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coastal plain honeycombhead
Scientific Name: Balduina angustifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Coastal-plain Honeycomb-head (Balduina angustifolia)
Coastal-plain Honeycomb-head, scientifically known as Balduina angustifolia, is a wildflower found in specific regions of the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is commonly found in gardens and natural areas within its range.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is commonly found in gardens and natural areas within its range.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Balduina angustifolia
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Subphylum: Euphyllophytina
- Infraphylum: Radiatopses
- Synonyms/Related Species: Balduina uniflora (One Flower Honeycomb Head), Balduina atropurpurea (purpledisk honeycombhead)
Common Names
- Coastal-plain Honeycomb-head
- Yellow Buttons
- Coastal Plain Honeycombhead
- Bog Honeycomb-head
- Purple Honeycomb Head
- Savanna Honeycomb-head
- Yellow Balduina
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant is native to the Coastal Plain of the Southeastern United States.
- Specific states mentioned include Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
- It thrives in dry, sandy soils and pinelands.
Ecology
- It is known to attract Gulf Fritillary butterflies.
- The Coastal Plain Honeycomb Head is the sole source of nectar and pollen for at least one species of bee.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as an annual to biennial wildflower.