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Elongated Bluehearts (Buchnera longifolia)

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions the plant as a forb/herb, which may be of interest to pets.

Considerations for Children

• The plant is described as having an erect development with a pretty bare stem in the lower part.
• The text describes various leaf shapes, including heart-shaped and elongated arrowhead shapes, which may be visually interesting to children.

Scientific and Common Names

• Scientific Name: Buchnera longifolia Kunth
• Common Name: Elongated Bluehearts
• Other Common Names: elongated bluehearts, Espiga de San Antonio

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Genus: Buchnera L. (bluehearts)
• Rank: Species
• Synonyms:
  • Buchnera elongata Sw.
  • Buchnera integrifolia

Distribution and Habitat

• The plant has been observed in Alabama, Georgia, and Mexico.
• It is noted as "Not In Idaho", indicating its absence from that state.

Morphological Characteristics

• Buchnera longifolia is a forb/herb. A forb/herb is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
• It can be either a biennial or perennial plant.
• The plant's development is generally erect, with a bare stem in the lower part that develops many ramifications.
• Leaf shapes mentioned include heart-shaped and elongated arrowhead shape.

Quirky Facts

• The text references a "Blue Heart Campaign" which is an awareness raising initiative to fight human trafficking. This may be interesting, albeit indirectly related to the plant itself.

Further Information

• Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Buchnera longifolia.
• ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is mentioned as a related resource.
• United States Department of Agriculture