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Nuttallanthus floridensis

Nuttallanthus floridanus, commonly known as Florida toadflax and previously referred to as Linaria floridana (ref), is an herbaceous annual plant native to the southeastern United States. It is often seen growing in lawns and other disturbed areas, and flowers from mid-spring through early summer - usually late February through May, though it can bloom as early as January in sufficiently warm climates (ref).

Morphology

The flowers are zygomorphic and are usually pale purple in color, though they can vary from a darker purple-blue to a light pink. The inner portion of the flower is usually white. They are borne on a thin, wiry stalk that can grow up to three feet in height, with long, thin leaves more densely clustered at the base and appearing less frequently further up the stalk (ref). The flowers are small, typically 1 cm in length, and grow in a loose inflorescence.

Taxonomy

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