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Woodland Pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica)

Description

Spigelia marilandica, the woodland pinkroot or Indian pink, 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 30?61 cm (1?2 ft) high with a spread of 15?46 cm (0.5?1.5 ft).

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Gentianales

            • Family: Loganiaceae

              • Genus: Spigelia