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Shortia galacifolia
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 42: 48. 1842,.
IllustratedEndemicConservation concern
Synonyms: Sherwoodia galacifolia (Torrey & A. Gray) House
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 8. Treatment on page 335.
Plants sometimes forming dense groundcover. Leaves: petiole 4–9(–15) cm; blade base rounded to cordate. Inflorescences: scape 10–18 cm; bracts 3–5, usually closely subtending calyx. Flowers spreading to slightly nodding. Capsules 5–7 mm. 2n = 12.
Distribution
Ga., N.C., S.C., Tenn., Va.
Discussion
Varieties 2 (2 in the flora).
Selected References
None.
Key
| 1 | Corolla lobes 16-25 mm; styles (10-)12-18 mm. | Shortia galacifolia var. galacifolia |
| 1 | Corolla lobes 14-17 mm; styles 6-10(-12) mm. | Shortia galacifolia var. brevistyla |