Coastal False Asphodel
Triantha racemosa (Walter) Small
Triantha racemosa, known as Coastal False Asphodel, is a flowering plant in the Tofieldiaceae family. It is native to the Southeastern United States, particularly the Coastal Plain, with some inland populations. The species is adapted to acidic wetlands, such as wet barrens and savannas.
Description
Triantha racemosa, described by (Walter) Small in 1903, is a member of the genus Triantha. It is found in several U.S. states including Vermont, Alabama, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The plant thrives in acidic wetland environments, such as wet barrens and savannas, and is commonly referred to as Coastal False Asphodel or Southern Bog Asphodel.
Other common names
Coastal False Asphodel
Distribution
Vermont-US · Alabama · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Maryland · Mississippi · New Jersey · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia
Synonyms
Asphodeliris racemosaMelanthium racemosumNarthecium pubensTrianthella racemosaTriantha pubensTofieldia racemosaTofieldia pubescensTofieldia pubensAbama pubensAbama scabra
