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Little Brown Jug

Hexastylis arifolia

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Field Notes

Description:

A leathery flower appears to be left over from a previous season on this specimen. These are often hidden under fallen leaves, ants and other crawling insects being the pollinators of choice.

Habitat:

USA: AL , FL , GA , KY , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , VA
Native Distribution: Southeastern North America, Zones 6 to 8
Native Habitat: Southeastern forests, dry to moist

Notes:

Spotted along Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail at the Riverside Day Use Park

Reference Links:

Little Brown Jug (Hexastylis arifolia) - Information on Little Brown Jug, Hexastylis arifolia, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin

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Flowers of the Southeastern United States
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Flowers of North America
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Edible and Useful Plants of the East
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Georgia's Waters,Wetlands and Forests

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2014

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