Family: Melastomataceae
handsome-harry, Virginia meadow-beauty, wing-stem meadow-pitchers
[Rhexia purshii Spreng., more...]
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Merel R. Black
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium (UWSP)
Etymology: Rhexia: name used by Pliny for some unknown plant
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-24" tall forb; stems almost square and narrowly winged
Leaves: opposite, oval to lance-like, hairy
Flowers: pink, 4-parted, 1"-1 1/2" wide, back often hairy; inflorescence a terminal cluster (cyme) of stalked flowers; blooms July-Sept.
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: moist meadows, ditches; in wet sandy-peaty soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-24" tall forb; stems almost square and narrowly winged
Leaves: opposite, oval to lance-like, hairy
Flowers: pink, 4-parted, 1"-1 1/2" wide, back often hairy; inflorescence a terminal cluster (cyme) of stalked flowers; blooms July-Sept.
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: moist meadows, ditches; in wet sandy-peaty soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
- flowers pink-purple, 2-3 cm across with bright yellow anthers
- leaves opposite, with distinct parallel veins, ciliate margins
- stems 4-winged
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine: Information and Photos USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Merel R. Black
Aaron Carlson
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Caroline A. Creevey
Botanical Illustration
