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Hexastylis heterophylla
Hexastylis heterophylla (Ashe) Small
Variable-leaf Heartleaf
Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family)
Synonym(s): Asarum heterophyllum
USDA Symbol: HEHE12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 inches tall.
Flower: At ground level.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PurpleDistribution
USA: AL , GA , KY , NC , SC , TN , VA , WVFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 84 - Southeastern Flora (2020) John R. Gwaltney
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Hexastylis heterophylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hexastylis heterophylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hexastylis heterophylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-10Research By: SET