Obolaria virginica L.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Gentianaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Obolaria virginica L.

  • Description

    Species Description - Stems solitary or several, simple or sparingly branched, 8–15 cm, bracteal lvs 8–15 mm, sep shorter than to nearly equaling the cor; fls dull white, 10–12 mm; 2n=56. Rich woods; N.J. and Pa. to O., s. Ind., and s. Ill., s. to Fla. and Tex. Apr., May.