Smooth false foxglove (Aureolaria flava, “Rep. Michigan Acad. Sci. 20:188. 1919 (“”1918″”)”)

Family: Orobanchaceae

Author: Farw.

Bibliography: “Rep. Michigan Acad. Sci. 20:188. 1919 (“”1918″”)”

Year: 1919

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Aureolaria

Vegetable: False

Observations: SE. Canada to C. & E. U.S.A.

Description

Smooth false foxglove, scientifically known as Aureolaria flava, is a fascinating plant native to a broad region spanning southeastern Canada and central to eastern parts of the United States. This distinctive species belongs to the family Orobanchaceae, a diverse family containing both parasitic and hemiparasitic plants.

Aureolaria flava is noted for its smooth stems and foxglove-like appearance, which likely inspired its common name. The plant’s yellow, tubular flowers are a striking feature, arranged in open clusters that elegantly rise above the foliage. The vibrant blooms not only add a splash of color to wildflower gardens but also attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, contributing to the local ecosystem.

The bibliographic reference to Aureolaria flava is found in the report titled “Rep. Michigan Acad. Sci. 20:188. 1919 (“”1918″”)”, authored by Farw. This source provides valuable historical context and documentation on the species’ recognition and classification.

Overall, this plant makes an intriguing addition to both natural landscapes and cultivated gardens, with its eye-catching flowers and the ecological benefits it brings through supporting pollinators.

Common Names

Eng: smooth false foxglove, smooth yellow false foxglove, yellow false foxglove
Fra: gérardie jaune
En: Smooth false foxglove, Smooth yellow false foxglove, Yellow false foxglove
Fr: Gérardie jaune

Synonyms

• Aureolaria flava subsp. typica (Pennell)
• Aureolaria calycosa ((Mack. & Bush) Pennell)
• Aureolaria flava var. integrifolia (Farw.)
• Gerardia villosa var. heterophylla (Muhl.)
• Gerardia flava var. reticulata ((Raf.) Cory)
• Gerardia flava var. calycosa ((Mack. & Bush) Steyerm.)
• Gerardia flava var. macrantha ((Pennell) Fernald)
• Dasistoma calycosa (Mack. & Bush)
• Ovostima petiolata (Raf.)
• Gerardia flava (L.)
• Gerardia calycosa ((Mack. & Bush) Fernald)
• Dasistoma pubescens (Benth.)
• Dasistoma flava ((L.) Alph.Wood)
• Agalinis flava var. macrantha ((Pennell) B.Boivin)
• Aureolaria reticulata (Raf.)
• Agalinis flava ((L.) B.Boivin)
• Aureolaria flava var. reticulata ((Raf.) Pennell)
• Aureolaria flava subsp. macrantha ((Pennell) Pennell)
• Aureolaria villosa (Raf.)
• Gerardia villosa (Muhl. ex Raf.)
• Aureolaria flava var. macrantha (Pennell)
• Aureolaria flava subsp. reticulata ((Raf.) Pennell)
• Dasistoma aurea (Raf.)

Distribution

• Alabama (native)
• Arkansas (native)
• Connecticut (native)
• Delaware (native)
• Florida (native)
• Georgia (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Indiana (native)
• Kentucky (native)
• Louisiana (native)
• Maine (native)
• Maryland (native)
• Masachusettes (native)
• Michigan (native)
• Mississippi (native)
• Missouri (native)
• New Hampshire (native)
• New Jersey (native)
• New York (native)
• North Carolina (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Ontario (native)
• Pennsylvania (native)
• Rhode I. (native)
• South Carolina (native)
• Tennessee (native)
• Texas (native)
• Vermont (native)
• Virginia (native)
• West Virginia (native)
• Wisconsin (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Aug 2, 2021 by Lucinda Pick (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 29, 2007 by EOL − Ron Thomas (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − WVU Herbarium (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Sep 15, 2022 by c sny (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Leaf

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Aug 24, 2004 by EOL − Steven J. Baskauf (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Aug 24, 2004 by EOL − Steven J. Baskauf (cc-by-nc-sa)

Habit

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Aug 24, 2004 by EOL − Steven J. Baskauf (cc-by-nc-sa)

Bark

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Gerrit Davidse (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Aug 24, 2004 by EOL − Steven J. Baskauf (cc-by-nc-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3170761)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:26967-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Aureolaria flava (L.) Farw.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth