Ruellia caroliniensis

Ruellia_caroliniensis

Oh…..Carolina Ruellia….a species widespread throughout eastern North America. Easily distinguished from other ENA species by the presence of two stigma lobes. Fernald named LOTS of varieties. I don’t believe him.

Wild collected, USA, Tripp & Deregibus #258 (DUKE); Photo by Erin Tripp

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