Mecardonia acuminata var. acuminata
Axilflower
Also known as: Pagesia acuminata subsp. typica Pennell
- Pagesia acuminata subsp. typica Pennell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Mecardonia acuminata var. acuminata (commonly known as Axilflower) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Mecardonia acuminata, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
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, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, 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)
Illinois
Base Species & Variations