The Flora of Delaware
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Veratrum virginicum (1 records found)
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MELANTHIACEAE -
Bunchflower Family
Veratrum
virginicum
(L.) Aiton
(Virginia bunchflower)
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Synonym
Melanthium
virginicum
L.
Meaning of Scientific Name
Veratrum: true black referring to the roots; virginicum: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Flowering Period
Summer
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont ☑ Coastal Plain
Habitat
Primarily swamps, but rarely in moist upland woods
State Status
Rare, Very (S2)
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare, Very (S2)
Global Status
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Federal Status
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Invasive
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