Etymology: Hybanthus: from "humpbacked" and "flower," from dorsal gibbosity
Plants: erect, perennial, 12"-40" tall forb
Leaves: many, widely elliptical to oblong, sharply pointed
Flowers: green, 5-parted, 1/5" long, petals turning upward at the tip, lower one the widest; inflorescence of one to a few drooping flowers from the leaf axils; blooms May-June
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: moist; woods, ravines; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: erect, perennial, 12"-40" tall forb
Leaves: many, widely elliptical to oblong, sharply pointed
Flowers: green, 5-parted, 1/5" long, petals turning upward at the tip, lower one the widest; inflorescence of one to a few drooping flowers from the leaf axils; blooms May-June
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: moist; woods, ravines; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = FACU+ WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions
John Kohout
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
