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Cressler, Alan

Macbridea caroliniana

Macbridea caroliniana (Walter) S.F. Blake

Carolina Birds-in-a-nest

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Synonym(s): Macbridea pulchra

USDA Symbol: MACA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: GA , NC , SC

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From 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 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

From the Archive

Wildflower Newsletter 1990 VOL. 7, NO.4 - Research Update, Wild-Collecting Endangers Natives, Director's Report, Maryland ...

Additional resources

USDA: Find Macbridea caroliniana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Macbridea caroliniana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Macbridea caroliniana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-24
Research By: SET

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