Spigelia marilandica

Woodland pinkroot
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Loganiaceae
Genus: Spigelia
Species: S. marilandica
Binomial name
Spigelia marilandica
(L.) L.
US distribution by state of Spigelia marilandica

Spigelia marilandica, the woodland pinkroot[1] or Indian pink, is a perennial wildflower in the Loganiaceae family that is used as ornamental plant. It flowers in June and tends to be found low moist woods, ravines, or streambanks in partial or full shade. It will grow 1 to 2 feet high with a spread of 0.5 to 1.5 feet.

Indian pink

References

  1. "Spigelia marilandica". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
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