Anisantherina hispidula (Mart.) Pennell

EX HERB. HORT. REG. BOT. KEW.
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Scrophulariaceae
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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Erect (& probably semi-parasitic) herb.
Deep & very pale pinkish-grey sand, with
Cyperaceae 2550, 2551, 2553 & several
species of Xyris. Roots pale yellow ochre.
Stem basally dull mauve, towards apex pale
dull yellow-green. Leaves pale dull green,
flushed pale mauve. Pedicals pale dull
yellow-green. Calyx very pale grey-green
with mauve-maroon (see drawing). Calyx
lobes internally dark maroon. Cotolla
all very pale lilac-pink, lilac blue anthers.
Flowers not scented. Mature capsules
almost black, matt.
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BOTANICAL
Open, seasonally wet campo S.W. of the
main SEMA Research Station buildings.
The shortest vegetation type growing in
small areas c. 0.5-1m. below the level of
most of the surrounding open land. Deep
& very pale pinkish-grey sand.
Alt. c. 80m.
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