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Elytraria caroliniensis
Elytraria caroliniensis (J.F. Gmel.) Pers.
Carolina Scalystem
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ELCA6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Obovate , Spatulate
Leaf Base: Attenuate
Inflorescence: Spike
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 1 foot in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: FL , GA , SCGrowing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Elytraria caroliniensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Elytraria caroliniensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Elytraria caroliniensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-03-19Research By: Joseph A. Marcus