Phryma leptostachya

Most common in floodplain forests. Native to the eastern two-thirds of North America as Phryma leptostachya var. leptostachya. A similar looking but genetically different variety  (var. asiatica) is native to eastern Asia. Outfacing pink, white, or pink & white flowers bloom from the bottom to top of the stem. Seed pods hang down along the stem (lopseed).

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Lopseed
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status: 
Scarce
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Can be weedy

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