Bartonia virginica
(Yellow Screwstem)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit



               Seedling

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Yellow Screwstem, Yellow Bartonia, Virginia Screwstem, Virginia Bartonia
    Synonyms: Sagina virginica
      Lifespan: Annual
      Zones: N/A
      Type: Forb
      Bloom Time: July - September
      Status: Native
      Range:

    Bartonia virginica, or Yellow Screwstem, is native to the eastern United States. It is a small annual that grows in conifer swamps, wet meadows, bogs, swales and wet, peaty areas. It blooms in late summer to early fall, with small green-yellow flowers.

    This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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