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Tofieldia glabra
Tofieldia glabra Nutt.
Carolina Bog-asphodel, White Featherling, White False Asphodel, Smooth Bog-asphodel, Smooth False Asphodel, Smooth Tofieldia, Carolina Asphodel, False Asphodel
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: TOGL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute
Leaf Texture: Smooth
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 3 feet in height.
Fruit: The three-locular capsule matures in October or November.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: NC , SCNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Tofieldia glabra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Tofieldia glabra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Tofieldia glabra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-10-21Research By: Joseph A. Marcus