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Bloodworth, Stefan

Spigelia gentianoides

Spigelia gentianoides Chapm. ex A. DC.

Purpleflower Pinkroot, Purple Flower Pink Root

Loganiaceae (Logania Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SPGE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , FL

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 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-20
Research By: SET

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