Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
viscidula
ID:
709469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Torreya 19: 145 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708802



Common Names

  • Viscidula Gratiola
  • Viscidula Gratiola
  • Viscidula


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Description

Gratiola viscidula (also called Sticky Hedge Hyssop, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States and Canada. It has small, white flowers and square stems. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gratiola viscidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gratiola viscidula has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gratiola viscidula can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Gratiola viscidula

Gratiola viscidula is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Gratiola viscidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gratiola viscidula?

Gratiola viscidula

What is the common name of Gratiola viscidula?

Sticky Hedge Hyssop

What is the natural habitat of Gratiola viscidula?

Moist meadows, wet woods, and streambanks

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:292149-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].