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Hexastylis lewisii
Hexastylis lewisii (Fernald) Blomquist & Oosting
Variableleaf Heartleaf
Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family)
Synonym(s): Asarum lewisii
USDA Symbol: HELE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Cordate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: NC , VAFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Hexastylis lewisii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hexastylis lewisii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hexastylis lewisii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-09-29Research By: SET