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Weyand, Phyllis

Boschniakia rossica

Boschniakia rossica (Cham. & Schltdl.) Fedtsch.

Northern Groundcone

Orobanchaceae (Broom-Rape Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: BORO

USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Deltoid
Inflorescence: Spike
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall, up to about 1-1/2 inch diameter.
Flower: Stamens 4

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: AB , BC

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-08-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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