Stemodia lanata
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Description: Perennial with usually trailing stems to 1 m or longer. Leaves 1.2-2 cm long, mostly oblong or elliptic, gray or whitish, opposite. Flowers axillary, usually single, bilateral, 5 lobed, the corolla 8-9 nun long, violet
Plant Trivia: This plant thrives on dry sand but will die rapidly in wet weather or due to overwatering.
Field Identification:
Occurrence: Frequent on deep sands from ANMWR to Baffin Bay and barrier islands.
Bloom Period: April-November
Plant Use: Can be an effective ground cover if not over watered.
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