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Oblong-leaf Twinflower

Dyschoriste oblongifolia

Photo by Ryan Fezz
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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Acanthaceae. Native to Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, this little perennial will make a popping sound when it rains as the seeds all burst into the air at once. Also serves as one of many host plants for the Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)

Notes:

University of Florida's NATL Conservation Area

Reference Links:

PLANTS Profile for Dyschoriste oblongifolia (oblongleaf snakeherb) | USDA PLAN…

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PublishedJuly 4, 2013

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