sticky hedgehyssop
Gratiola brevifolia Raf.
Gratiola brevifolia, known as sticky hedgehyssop, is a member of the Plantaginaceae family. It occurs in the Southeastern United States, with a scattered presence in states like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and others. This species is typically found in wet, acidic environments, including sandy riverbanks, pinelands, and cypress swamps.
Description
Gratiola brevifolia, described in 1833 by Raf., is a flowering plant in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). It is native to the Southeastern U.S., where it inhabits wet, acidic habitats such as sandy riverbanks, sandy pinelands, and cypress swamps. Its range includes Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The species is known for its preference for moist, low-lying areas with sandy soils.
Other common names
sticky hedgehyssop
Distribution
Alabama · Arkansas · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Oklahoma · Tennessee · Texas
