Agalinis neoscotica
Agalinis filifolia
Middleton false foxglove, Nova scotia agalinis, Nova scotia false foxglove
Florida false foxglove, seminole false foxglove
simple or branched, 5–30(–47) cm;
branches spreading-ascending, obtusely quadrangular proximally to quadrangular with wings on angles distally, glabrous or sparsely scabridulous.
often leaning, branched, 30–70 cm;
branches ascending to widely spreading, subterete proximally to obtusely quadrangular distally, glabrous or scabridulous.
spreading;
blade linear-elliptic to elliptic, 6–40 x 0.8–5 mm, not fleshy, margins entire, abaxial midvein sparsely scabrous, adaxial surface scabrous;
axillary fascicles absent or shorter than subtending leaves.
alternate, spreading;
blade filiform, widened slightly distally, 10–20(–30) x 0.2–0.6(–1) mm, fleshy, margins entire, adaxial surface sparsely scabrous;
axillary fascicles often equal to or longer than subtending leaves.
racemes, flowers 2 per node;
bracts longer than pedicels.
racemes, elongate, flowers 1 or 2 per node;
bracts shorter than pedicels.
spreading-ascending, (0.8–)1.5–5.3(–6.5) mm, glabrous.
spreading-ascending, 9–33 mm, glabrous.
calyx hemispheric-campanulate, tube 1.5–3 mm, glabrous, lobes triangular-lanceolate, 1.1–4(–5) mm, unequal, mid adaxial shortest;
corolla pale to dark pink, with 2 yellow lines and red spots in abaxial throat, or lines faint or absent, (8–)10–15 mm, throat pilose externally and villous within across bases and sinus of adaxial lobes, lobes: abaxial slightly spreading to projected, adaxial slightly spreading or projected distal to corolla mouth, 1.6–6 mm, unequal, pilose or densely so externally;
proximal and distal anthers parallel to filaments, pollen sacs 1–2 mm;
style included, (3–)4–7.5 mm.
calyx campanulate, tube 3–5 mm, glabrous, lobes subulate, 0.3–1.5 mm;
corolla dark pink to nearly rose, with 2 yellow lines and purple spots in abaxial throat, 15–30 mm, throat pilose externally and villous within across bases and sinus of adaxial lobes, lobes: abaxial spreading, adaxial reflexed-spreading, 5–10 mm, pilose externally;
proximal anthers parallel to filaments, distal perpendicular to filaments, pollen sacs 2.5–3.7 mm;
style exserted, 10–20 mm.
globular, 5–6 mm.
globular, 3.9–5.3 mm.
brown, 0.9–1.5 mm.
nearly black, 0.4–0.5 mm.
= 28.
= 28.
Agalinis neoscotica
Agalinis filifolia
Agalinis neoscotica is rare in Maine, occurring only in Washington County on shores and tidal pools, and in adjacent eastern New Brunswick; it is most abundant in southwestern Nova Scotia and is reported from neighboring Grand Manan Island and Sable Island on the extreme northeastern edge of the range of Agalinis.
Features that characterize Agalinis neoscotica are narrow tubular corolla throats with red spots in two rows on the two yellow lines (the lines sometimes absent); corolla lobes that either project forward or are only slightly spreading; relatively small anthers, all held parallel to the filaments; two-lobed stigmas, obvious in live plants but rarely on dried specimens; both anthers and stigma included within the corolla throat; calyx in which the middle adaxial lobe is shortest and curved toward the corolla; bracts longer than both the pedicels and flowers they subtend and, sometimes, longer than the main stem leaves; and leaves with narrowed bases that terminate at a creaselike abscission zone. Agalinis neoscotica has a mixed mating system (H. M. Stewart et al. 1996). Self-pollination occurs in bud but delayed pollen germination allows for out-crossing. Stewart and J. M. Canne (1998) presented data that showed A. neoscotica flower development and morphology differ from those of A. purpurea.
(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
Agalinis filifolia is largely a species of Florida, where it is found in xeric, open, sandy, upland sites throughout the state. The species will, however, tolerate hydric conditions in open, pine flatwoods of southeastern Florida and is more common in south-central Florida than in any other part of its range. In the southernmost portion of its range, it flowers from early June through November, with different populations showing distinct phenologies. Agalinis filifolia is uncommon to rare in the Florida Panhandle and in southeastern Georgia, reaching its westernmost distribution along the remaining coastal scrub habitats of southern Baldwin County, Alabama.
(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
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