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 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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Scientific classification  | |
| 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 | |
References
- "Spigelia marilandica". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
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