Marshallia pulchra

Marshallia pulchra Monongahela Barbara's buttons

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Marshallia grandiflora

This species is endemic to the Appalachians (PA and WV) and the Cumberland Plateau (TN and KY).  It was formerly considered to be M. grandiflora and has been determined to be its own species.

Rare on sandy and rocky stream banks.

Present in the south-west Fayette, Somerset & Allegheny Cos.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: N



Flowers June to August.

PA status: PE (Endangered)
S-rank:  S1 (Critically imperiled)
G-rank:  G3 (Vulnerable)

Marshallia pulchra Monongahela Barbara's buttons

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Marshallia grandiflora
Marshallia pulchra gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
Monongahela Barbara's buttons beautiful Barbara's buttons