Family: Santalaceae
bastard-toadflax, false toadflax
Merel R. Black
James R. Sime
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Comandra: from Greek kome, "hair," and ander, "man," referring to the hairy attachment of the stamens
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall forb, usually simple or with a few branches
Leaves: alternate or scattered, 3/4"-2", lance-like to oval
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/4" wide; inflorescence of many flowers in a tight, terminal cluster; blooms May-July
Fruits: dry, single-seeded berry
Habitat: dry, moderate moisture, to wet; prairies, woods, shores
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall forb, usually simple or with a few branches
Leaves: alternate or scattered, 3/4"-2", lance-like to oval
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/4" wide; inflorescence of many flowers in a tight, terminal cluster; blooms May-July
Fruits: dry, single-seeded berry
Habitat: dry, moderate moisture, to wet; prairies, woods, shores
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FACU Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
James R. Sime
Merel R. Black
Robert W. Freckmann
Christopher Noll
Paul Drobot
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Aaron Carlson
Derek Anderson
Robert Bierman
Damon A. Smith
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