Species PlantsSlender False Foxglove

Slender False Foxglove

Agalinis tenuifolia

CommonPlant
Illustration of Slender False Foxglove (Agalinis tenuifolia)

Slender False Foxglove has thin stems and small, pink flowers that create a charming display in late summer. It is a hemiparasite, meaning it can photosynthesize but also taps into host plants for nutrients.

Habitat
Commonly found in open woods and fields.
Diet
Pollinated by insects, while also drawing nutrients from nearby plants.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Slender False Foxglove

The best time to see a Slender False Foxglove is August–September, when about 81% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,773 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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