Gratiola virginiana
Roundfruit Hedgehyssop, Virginia Hedgehyssop
Also known as: Gratiola acuminata Franch. ex Benth. +14 more
- Gratiola acuminata Franch. ex Benth.
- Gratiola carolinensis J.LeConte
- Gratiola carolinensis Pursh
- Gratiola caroliniensis Leconte
- Gratiola caroliniensis Pursh
- Gratiola mesochora Peattie
- Gratiola missouriana Beck
- Gratiola officinalis Michx.
- Gratiola sphaerocarpa Elliott
- Gratiola virginiana f. acutidens Fernald
- Gratiola virginiana f. virginiana
- Gratiola virginiana var. aestuariorum Pennell
- Gratiola virginiana var. virginiana
- Gratiola virginiana Walter
- Nibora aquatica Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Gratiola virginiana (commonly known as Roundfruit Hedgehyssop or Virginia Hedgehyssop) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
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, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Mexico Gulf