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Brookfoam, Foamflower, and More: A Botanical Overview

This document compiles information about several plants referred to by names including "Brookfoam," "Foamflower," and "Roundleaf," as well as other plants that may be confused with them. Note that these names may refer to different species.

Considerations for Pets

• Some plants mentioned here (e.g., Foamflower and Roundleaf Alumroot) can be found in home gardens, potentially exposing pets.
• "Roundleaf" might suggest small, potentially ingestible parts.

Considerations for Children

• Some plants mentioned here (e.g., Foamflower and Roundleaf Alumroot) can be found in home gardens, potentially exposing children.
• "Roundleaf" might suggest small, potentially ingestible parts.

Scientific Names and Common Names

• Boykinia occidentalis: Brook foam, Coastal brookfoam
• Boykinia rotundifolia: Roundleaf Boykinia
• Heuchera cylindrica: Roundleaf alumroot, Alpine alumroot
• Tiarella cordifolia: Heartleaf Foamflower, False Miterwort, Coalwort, Coolwort, False Bitterroot
• Lobelia kalmii: Ontario Lobelia, Brook Lobelia, Bog Lobelia, Kalm's Lobelia
• Micranthes micranthidifolia: Brook Lettuce, Mountain Lettuce, Branch Lettuce, Lettuceleaf Saxifrage
• Viola rotundifolia: Roundleaf yellow violet
• Drosera rolundlfolia: Roundleaf sundew
• Habenaria orbiculata: Large Round-leaved Orchid, Large Roundleaf Orchid
• Betula uber: Virginia round-leaf birch
• Cornus rugosa: Roundleaf dogwood
• Veronica anagallis-aquatica: Brook-pimpernel, Water Pimpernel

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Family Limnanthaceae: Meadow-foam
• Family Asteraceae: Roundleaf goldenrod, Solidago rugosa
• Family Saxifragaceae: Foam Flower (Tiarella unifoliata), Brook Saxifrage (Saxifraga odontoloma)
• Family Rosaceae: Brook Cinquefoil (Potentilla rivalis)

Distribution and Habitat

• The text mentions plants found near springbrooks and in forests.
• References to "Rocky Mts." and "NC" (North Carolina) suggest possible distribution areas for Boykinia rotundifolia.
• Malabar Farm State Park is mentioned in relation to Roundleaf Ragwort.
• Several locations in Maryland and Virginia are mentioned but only in the context of real estate.

Morphological Characteristics

• The descriptions "Roundleaf" and "Heartleaf" refer to leaf shapes.
• Some species are described as perennial herbs.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The text mentions Brook Trout and other aquatic species in connection with streams.
• Bugs are mentioned as being present in the context of hiking, biking, and camping.