Common Name(s): | Snake-Herb |
Scientific Name: | Dyschoriste linearis |
Family: | Acanthaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 1 foot |
Flowers: | April - July |
Description: A stiff, upright forb with coarse, stiff hairs. Common on dry sandy or rocky limestone soils in open areas. Flowers are bluish-purple to lavender and originate from the leaf axis. Stems are square or 4-angled. |