Shortia galacifolia
Oconee Bells, Oconee Bells
Other regional names: Shortia
- Shortia
Also known as: Sherwoodia galacifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) House
- Sherwoodia galacifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) House
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Diapensiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to North America, Shortia galacifolia (commonly known as Oconee bells) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Diapensiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia