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American Ipecac

Gillenia stipulata

Field notes

Gillenia stipulata, or American ipecac, is an herbacious perennial plant in the genus Gillenia, in the family Rosaceae, native to the United States from Texas to the west and south, New York to the North, and North Carolina to the east. The species grows in dry uplands and open woods, usually on acidic soils. It reaches a height of about 1 metre (3.3 ft) and has white flowers with 5 very narrow petals spaced widely apart.

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37 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Pipevine Swallowtail, Zebra Swallowtail, Olive-shaded Bird-dropping Moth, Dusky-winged Hover Fly 37

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Heat
Habit: Mounding
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.