Gattinger's Agalinis

Overview

Gattinger's Agalinis (Agalinis gattingeri) is a small, annual, herbaceous plant in the figwort family, typically found in mesic prairies, sand plains, and wet meadows in the midwestern United States. It has numerous, hairy stems arising from a single, slender taproot and grows to reach a height of about 30 cm. Its oval-shaped leaves are light green, with entire margins and a narrow tip. The small, pink, tubular flowers appear in July and August, appearing in pairs on the upper part of the stem. They attract a variety of pollinators, including bumblebees and butterflies. Gattinger's Agalinis is described as a threatened species in the United States and is currently under conservation prospects.

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