Loganiaceae FAMILY
Spigelia marilandica
Spigelia marilandica
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Spigelia marilandica is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.50 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine..
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeSouth-eastern N. America - New Jersey to Florida.
HabitatRich dry soils on the edges of woods[ 4 Title A Modern Herbal. Publication Author Grieve. Publisher Penguin Year 1984 ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 Description Not so modern (1930's?) but lots of information, mainly temperate plants. , 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. ].