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Swamp-pink - Helonias bullata

Swamp pink is a federally threatened species and populations are often pilfered by poachers. Native to eastern North America.

Habitat: Pondside

Swamp-pink - Helonias bullata Swamp pink is a federally threatened species and populations are often pilfered by poachers. Native to eastern North America.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Pondside<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/78754/swamp-pink_-_helonias_bullata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/78755/swamp-pink_-_helonias_bullata.html Helonias,Helonias bullata,swamp pink,swamp-pink

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The Helonias

''Helonias bullata'' is a rare perennial rhizomatous herb native to the eastern United States, the only known species in the genus ''Helonias''. The root system is extensive in comparison to the apparent size of the plant on the surface. Blooming in March to May, its fragrant flowers are pink and occur in a cluster at the end a vertical spike which may reach up to 3' in height. It has evergreen, lance-shaped, and parallel-veined leaves ranging from dark green to light yellow green in color that.. more

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 10, 2019. Captured May 6, 2019 13:00.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm