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Search Term(s): Veronicastrum virginicum   (1 record found)

PLANTAGINACEAE
Plantain Family
Veronicastrum virginicum  (Culver's-root)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Veronicastrum: resembles Veronica, genus name in honor of Saint Veronica; virginicum: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Dry woodlands, moist meadows, thickets, edges; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Flowers attract a variety of insects.
Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Root. Internally used for gastric upset, loss of appetite, and constipation associated with liver insufficiency.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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