Agalinis fasciculata

Agalinis fasciculata (commonly known as beach false foxglove) is an annual species native to the southeastern United States.^[2][3] A. fasciculata is a parasitic species that attaches to the roots of herbs and grasses.^[3] Some consider it to be a pioneer species in areas experiencing post-agricultural succession.^[4]

Agalinis fasciculata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Orobanchaceae
Genus:	Agalinis
Species:	A. fasciculata
Binomial name
Agalinis fasciculata (Elliott) Raf.[1]

Description

Agalinis fasciculata possesses stiff, slender stems that reach a height between 30 and 90 cm (12 and 35 in). The leaves are oppositely arranged and linear in shape. They range in size from 5 to 15 mm (0.20 to 0.59 in) in length and are usually 1 mm (0.04 in) in width. They are often rough to the touch.^[3]

The flowers possess 5 sepals and 5 petals, the latter being pink or purple in color.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Within the southeast region of the United States, A. fasciculata's range extends from North Carolina to Florida and westward to Texas.^[5] It is also found north-eastern states of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware as well as Cuba and Puerto Rico.^[6]

This species is considered to be a generalist as it can be found in a range of habitat types, including but not limited to: flatwoods, sandhills, coastal scrubs, and pine rocklands.^[3][7] It can occur on a wide variety of soil types, and may occur in environments with disturbed soils.^[7]