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Spigelia hedyotidea (Prairie pinkroot)
Beckers, Eric

Spigelia hedyotidea

Spigelia hedyotidea A. DC.

Prairie Pinkroot, Prairie Pink Root

Loganiaceae (Logania Family)

Synonym(s): Spigelia lindheimeri

USDA Symbol: SPHE7

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: TX

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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