limestone hedge-hyssop

Gratiola quartermaniae D.Estes

Gratiola quartermaniae is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family, native to eastern North America. It is commonly known as limestone hedge-hyssop and was first described in 2007 by D. Estes. The species is found in several U.S. states, including Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as in Ontario, Canada.

Description

Gratiola quartermaniae is a member of the genus Gratiola, part of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). It is a native flowering plant of eastern North America, with a documented distribution across multiple states and into Canada. The species was formally published in 2007 by D. Estes. It is known by the common name limestone hedge-hyssop and is adapted to specific ecological conditions in its range.