9/05/08 (By Jo)
Beach False Foxglove (Agalinis fasciculata)
► Status: An annual herb native to North America.
► Blooming period: Mid-summer through mid-fall.
► Range: Common in the souther states of the U. S. Extends up the east coast to Maryland.
► Habitat: Prairies, sandy open ground, thickets, woodland edges, fallow fields.
► Identifying characteristics: Relatively large flowers -- an inch or so. Purple spots and pale yellow lines inside the flower tube.
Sources and links:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Missouri Plants
USDA Plant Profile and Distribution Map
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