Meadow Phlox
Phlox maculata L.
Phlox maculata, known as Meadow Phlox, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to the eastern United States and has been introduced to eastern Canada. The species was first published in 1753.
Description
Phlox maculata is a member of the genus Phlox and is commonly referred to as Meadow Phlox, as well as Wild Sweet William and Marsh Phlox. It is found in regions including Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and various U.S. states such as Vermont, Alabama, and Illinois. The plant is part of the Polemoniaceae family and is known for its perennial growth habit. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1753. Additional discussion on the taxonomic treatment of this species can be found in the work by Reveal and others published in Huntia in 1987.
Other common names
Meadow PhloxNorthern Meadow PhloxSpotted PhloxWild Sweet WilliamWild Sweet-WilliamWild Sweetwilliam
Distribution
Nova Scotia · Ontario · Quebec · Belgium · Walloon Region · Vermont-US · NO · CA · Alabama · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kentucky · Maine · Maryland · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · New Caledonia · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Québec · South Carolina
Synonyms
Phlox pendulifloraPhlox odorataPhlox reflexaPhlox suaveolensPhlox excelsaPhlox fruticosaPhlox bimaculataPhlox albaPhlox candidaPhlox maculata f. immaculataPhlox maculata var. maculataPhlox maculata var. nitidaPhlox maculata var. purpureaPhlox maculata var. graciliorPhlox maculata var. odorataPhlox maculata var. suaveolensPhlox maculata var. candida