Physostegia purpurea
Eastern False Dragonhead
Also known as: Dracocephalum obovatum Elliott +5 more
- Dracocephalum obovatum Elliott
- Dracocephalum purpureum (Walter) E.M.McClint. ex Gleason
- Dracocephalum purpureum (Walter) E.M.McClint., 1952
- Physostegia obovata (Elliott) R.K.Godfrey ex Weath.
- Physostegia virginiana var. obovata (Elliott) A.Gray
- Prasium purpureum Walter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Physostegia purpurea (commonly known as Eastern False Dragonhead) is a herbaceous perennial within the Lamiaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina