genus
Mecardonia
Mecardonia
Field notes
Mecardonia (axilflower) is a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Plantaginaceae. 31 species have been described,
of which 12 are accepted. Its distribution is predominantly in South America, and South East United States, including Florida
and Alabama
but may be found as far north as Virginia.
(see map)
Five species are found in Argentina and three in the US.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native Mecardonia All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
