Hydrophyllum virginianum - (image 1 of 5)
Taxonomy
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Habitat
Woodlands.
Associates
Various. In disturbed woods found with Cryptotaenia candensis, Geum canadense, Osmorhiza claytonii, Ranunculus abortivus, Sanicula gregaria
Distribution
The Dakotas east, south to OK, east to NC.
Morphology
Herbaceous perennial. Leaves alternate, mostly pinnately compound or lobed, divided into 5-7 lobes or leaflets. Inflorescence a coiled cyme; flowers white to lavender, petals 5; stamens exserted
Notes
Flowers early May to mid June
Wetland indicator: Facultative, facultative wetland
The mottled leaves are very attractive, particularly in spring when they are tinged with purple.
Bibliography
Peterson, R. T. and M. McKenney. 1996. A Field Guide to Wildflowers:
Northeastern and North-Central North America.
Houghton Mifflin Company. Boston, MA
Swink, F. and G. Wilhelm. 1994. Plants of the Chicago Region.
Indiana Academy of Science. The Morton Arboretum. Lisle, Illinois.
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