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Arnoglossum ovatum
Arnoglossum ovatum (Walter) H. Rob.
Ovateleaf Cacalia
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Cacalia elliottii, Cacalia lanceolata, Cacalia lanceolata var. elliottii, Cacalia lanceolata var. virescens, Cacalia ovata, Mesadenia elliottii, Mesadenia lanceolata, Mesadenia lanceolata var. virescens, Mesadenia maxima
USDA Symbol: AROV
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear , Ovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Size Class: 1-3 ft. , 3-6 ft. , 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Bloom may extend from May to December.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Supports Conservation Biological ControlThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Arnoglossum ovatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Arnoglossum ovatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Arnoglossum ovatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff