Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)

Culver's Root
Veronicastrum virginicum

Other common names: Beaumont's Culver's Root, Virginia Culver's Root

Other scientific names: Leptandra virginica, Veronica virginica

Family: Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae))

Flowers: Summer; White; 4 parts (petals)

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled

Height: 100-200 cm (39-78 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 160

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: virginicum: of Virginia, Virginian

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Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)
Photograph by Graham Buck

Range map for Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)

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Culver's Root Veronicastrum virginicum

Culver's Root
Veronicastrum virginicum