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Cressler, Alan

Macranthera flammea

Macranthera flammea (W. Bartram) Pennell

Hummingbird Flower, Flameflower, Spanish Princess

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MAFL4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To 10 feet in height.
Fruit: Capsules mature August to October.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2014-09-05
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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