Comandra umbellata
“Comandra” comes from the Greek words “kome” and “andros,” which collectively mean “bearded stamens.” The flowers are produced in an inflorescence type called an umbel, hence the name “umbellata.” The common name has to do with the leaves resembling those of flax (Linum spp.), and some say the flowers look like frogs, or that frogs often hide among the foliage.
Scientific Name: | Comandra umbellata |
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Common Name: | False Toadflax |
Authority: | (Linnaeus) Nutt. |
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C Value: | 6 |
Wetness: | FACU |
# of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
Duration: | Perennial |
Reproduction: | Monoecious |
Flower Type: | Perfect |
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Flower Color: | White |
Growth Habit: | Forb |
Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
Leaf Type: | Simple |
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Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
Status (State): | Not Listed |
Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |