Veronicastrum virginicum
The name “Veronicastrum” refer to this species resembling plants in the genus Veronica. The species epithet “virginicum” refers to this species being first collected in Virginia. The name “Culver” likely refers to a pioneer physician of that name that advocated for medicinal use of the roots.
| Scientific Name: | Veronicastrum virginicum |
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| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
| Common Name: | Culver Root |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus) Farw. |
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| C Value: | 6 |
| Wetness: | FAC |
| # 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: | Whorled |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
| Leaf Toothing: | serrate |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | distinnct floral spike with elegant white flowers and serrated whorled leaves (3-7) |
| Gee Whiz: | Medicinal usage of the bitter root, which has purgative properties. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |