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
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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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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
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