Spigelia marilandica
Spigelia marilandica, the woodland pinkroot[1] or Indian pink, is a perennial wildflower in the Loganiaceae family. It flowers in June and tends to be found in low moist woods, ravines, or streambanks in partial or full shade. It will grow 30–61 cm (1–2 ft) high with a spread of 15–46 cm (0.5–1.5 ft).
Indian pink
| Woodland pinkroot | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Loganiaceae |
| Genus: | Spigelia |
| Species: | S. marilandica |
| Binomial name | |
| Spigelia marilandica | |
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| US distribution by state of Spigelia marilandica | |
It is used as an ornamental plant.
References
- USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Spigelia marilandica". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
- Missouri Plants
- Kemper Center for Home Gardening
- Spigelia marilandica, NC State Extension
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