''Spigelia marilandica'' is a perennial wildflower in the Loganiaceae family that is used as ornamental plant. It flowers in June and tends to be found low moist woods, ravines, or streambanks in partial or full shade. It will grow 1 to 2 feet high with a spread of 0.5 to 1.5 feet.
Similar species: Gentianales
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Uploaded May 27, 2020. Captured May 26, 2020 16:39 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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Woodland Pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica), also known as Indian Pink, is an uncommon wildflower that grows in moist forests, ravines, and along stream banks in the southeastern United States. It grows up to 18 inches (~45 cm) and boasts vibrant flowers that beautifully contrast with the gorgeous, emerald-green leaves. The flowers are pretty fantastic in that they are vivid red, tubular blooms that constrict near the top where they then flare out to reveal an intense yellow star at the top of the corolla! Woodland pinkroot is highly attractive to hummingbirds, in addition to overzealous gardeners who unfortunately harvest this wildflower indiscriminately, which has caused it to become threatened in many areas. {Spotted in Georgia, USA by JungleDragon moderator, Lisa Kimmerling} #JungleDragon #WoodlandPinkroot #IndianPink #Spigeliamarilandica
https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife/ Posted 5 years ago
I also read that they are easy to cultivate in gardens though, which is weird...Weird because the next sentence stated that they should not be harvested in the wild, but bought as plants from nurseries. So, I'm wondering why, if they grow so easily in gardens, don't they spread as easily in the wild. Posted 5 years ago