Family: Plantaginaceae
butter-and-eggs
Christopher Noll
Steve C. Garske
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Linaria: from the Latin linum, "flax," referring to the flax-like leaves of some species
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-3' tall forb; creeping, clone-forming roots
Leaves: many, linear and narrowing toward the base, pale-green,
Flowers: orange to yellow, 5-parted, 3/4" long, slender spur at the base, 4 stamens; erect upper lip with 2 lobes, lower lip with 3 lobes; inflorescence a compact, spike-like cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers at the top of the stem; blooms May-Sept.
Fruits: roundish capsule with winged seeds
Habitat: disturbed sites; in sandy soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; potentially invasive
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-3' tall forb; creeping, clone-forming roots
Leaves: many, linear and narrowing toward the base, pale-green,
Flowers: orange to yellow, 5-parted, 3/4" long, slender spur at the base, 4 stamens; erect upper lip with 2 lobes, lower lip with 3 lobes; inflorescence a compact, spike-like cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers at the top of the stem; blooms May-Sept.
Fruits: roundish capsule with winged seeds
Habitat: disturbed sites; in sandy soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; potentially invasive
WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. 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 Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Merel R. Black
Keir Morse
Steve C. Garske
Robert W. Freckmann
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Kurt Stüber
