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Bartonia virginica
Bartonia virginica (L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
Yellow Screwstem
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Synonym(s): Sagina virginica
USDA Symbol: BAVI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Yellowish or straw-colored.
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , QC
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Bartonia virginica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bartonia virginica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bartonia virginica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-04Research By: TWC Staff