Status:
valid
Authors:
Salisb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 8: 303 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129481
Common Names
- Trollius Laxus
- Laxus Trollius
- Trollius Loose
Description
Trollius laxus (also called Loose Globe Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has compound leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in meadows, forests, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Trollius laxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trollius laxus has yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow cup. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
Where to Find Trollius laxus
Trollius laxus can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.
Species in the Trollius genus
Trollius vicarius,
Trollius uniflorus,
Trollius sikkimensis,
Trollius vitalii,
Trollius membranostylis,
Trollius macropetalus,
Trollius citrinus,
Trollius chinensis,
Trollius apertus,
Trollius ilmenensis,
Trollius hondoensis,
Trollius europaeus,
Trollius asiaticus,
Trollius laxus,
Trollius hybridus,
Trollius chartosepalus,
Trollius dschungaricus,
Trollius komarovii,
Trollius kytmanovii,
Trollius lilacinus,
Trollius ranunculinus,
Trollius sajanensis,
Trollius sibiricus,
Trollius yunnanensis,
Trollius pumilus,
Trollius buddae,
Trollius farreri,
Trollius ranunculoides,
Trollius vaginatus,
Trollius taihasenzanensis,
Trollius altaicus,
Trollius ledebourii,
Trollius micranthus,
Trollius riederianus,
Trollius afghanicus,
Trollius acaulis,
Trollius soyaensis,
Trollius teshioensis,
Trollius rebunensis,
Trollius shinanensis,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
Aconitum soyaense,
Aconitum abietetorum,
Aconitum acutiusculum,
Aconitum ajanense,
Aconitum alboflavidum,
Aconitum alboviolaceum,
Aconitum alpino-nepalense,
Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
Aconitum angulatum,
Aconitum angusticassidatum,
Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
Aconitum austriacum,
Aconitum austrokoreense,
Aconitum axilliflorum,
Aconitum azumiense,
Aconitum baburinii,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
Aconitum berdaui,
Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
Aconitum burnatii,
Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
Aconitum cannabifolium,
Aconitum carmichaelii,
Aconitum changianum,
Aconitum charkeviczii,