Obolaria virginica


Scientific Name:Obolaria virginica
Synonym:
Family:Gentianaceae
Common Name:Pennywort
Authority: Linnaeus
Etymology:Obolaria means coin referring to the shape of the leaves. An obol is a Greek coin.
C Value:8
Wetness:UPL
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
1
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
Flower Shape:Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical)
Flower # of Parts:4
Flower Color:White, Purple
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
Leaf Shape:Oval (widest at middle)
Leaf Shape Term:
Leaf Margin:Entire
Leaf Toothing:
Stem Surface:Glabrous (smooth)
Trunk/Bark:N/A
Armature:None
Twig Characteristics:
Habitat:Forest
Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
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