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Oxypolis rigidior
Oxypolis rigidior (L.) Raf.
Stiff Cowbane
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Oxypolis longifolia, Oxypolis rigidior var. ambigua, Oxypolis rigidior var. longifolia, Oxypolis turgida
USDA Symbol: OXRI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkDistribution
USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WVCanada: ON
Native Habitat: Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field,Swamp/Marsh
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Wet
Soil Description: Clay, Sand, Loam
Value to Beneficial Insects
Supports Conservation Biological ControlThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Oxypolis rigidior in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oxypolis rigidior in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oxypolis rigidior
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-11Research By: TWC Staff