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Shortia galacifolia var. galacifolia
Shortia galacifolia Torr. & A. Gray var. galacifolia
Oconee Bells
Diapensiaceae (Diapensia Family)
Synonym(s): Sherwoodia galacifolia
USDA Symbol: SHGAG
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: GA , NC , SC , TN , VAWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Shortia galacifolia var. galacifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Shortia galacifolia var. galacifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Shortia galacifolia var. galacifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-30Research By: CBR