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Lynn, Janice

Leucospora multifida

Leucospora multifida (Michx.) Nutt.

Narrowleaf Paleseed

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Synonym(s): Conobea multifida

USDA Symbol: LEMU

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Yellow , Blue , Violet
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Pale pink to pale blue to pale lavender to nearly white. Throat may be yellow inside.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IA , IN , KS , KY , LA , MI , MO , MS , NC , NE , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , TN , TX , VA
Canada: ON

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 80 - Illinois Wildflowers (2002) John Hilty
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-14
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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