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Cressler, Alan

Bartonia paniculata

Bartonia paniculata (Michx.) Muhl.

Twining Screwstem

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: BAPA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)

Plants may be parasitic or hemiparasitic on the roots of other plants or trees. Screw-stems are thus named because the shoots are often twisted (even twining), with the leaves arranged spirally.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: 20-40 cm in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS
Native Distribution: Florida to Louisiana, north to southern New England and Nova Scotia, west through southern New York to Okalahoma.
Native Habitat: Wet peat and sand.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS
Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: TWC Staff

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