Obolaria virginica
Pennywort, Virginia Pennywort
Also known as: Obolaria caroliniana Walter +2 more
- Obolaria caroliniana Walter
- Schultesia obolarioides Raf.
- Shultzia virginica (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holomycotrophic perennial.
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Obolaria virginica (commonly known as Pennywort or Virginia pennywort) is a herbaceous perennial within the Gentianaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia