Common Name: Slenderleaf False Foxglove

General Information

Agalinis tenuifolia is a much-branched, erect,annual plant that can grow from 10 - 80cm tall[, ].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Central and eastern N. America - Manitoba to Maine and south to Texas and Florida.

Habitat

Moist open areas and low woods in Texas[]. Woodlands, fields, prairies, wet thickets and along streams[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Annual
Height	0.60 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Agalinis tenuifolia has a wide native range fron central Canada to Florida. It should succeed outdoors in most of the temperate zone.
Prefers a medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade[]. It prefers moist soils, but is sometimes found in the wild in dryish soils[]. Requires a well-drained soil, preferably on the dry side[]. Grows well in a woodland garden[].
This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[].
A semi-parasitic plant, thus making it very difficult to establish in cultivation[]. The roots of this plant are reported to be partially parasitic on the roots of neighboring plants[]. There are no reports on whether any specific plants are preferred.

Edible Uses

Young shoots - cooked[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -