Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Country Or Region Of Origin
Eastern U.S.A
Plant Profile: Arnoglossum atriplicifolium
Taxonomy: Arnoglossum atriplicifoliumNames
Pale Indian Plantain
Phonetic Spelling:arn-oh-GLOS-sum at-ry-pliss-ih-FOH-lee-um
Genus:Arnoglossum
Species:atriplicifolium
Family:Asteraceae
The Pale Indian Plantain features eye-catching leaves and is ideally suited for natural settings.
**Habitat:** It thrives in mesic forests, along woodland borders, in clearings, prairies, and meadows.
**Site:** Commonly found in woods and pastures.
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Feature Summary
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Tags
#NC native
#food source summer
#food source nectar
#food source pollen
#audubon
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Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Feature Summary
Attributes
Eastern U.S.A
Perennial
Fruit
Displays from June to November.
Summer
Flowers
Flat-top cluster of small flower heads, each containing five or more white to yellowish green flowers; five lobes; stiff, slender. Blooms from June to October.
White
Green
Summer
4-5 petals/rays
Leaves
Undersides of leaves and stems have a waxy, white coating; leaves are irregular, fan-shaped; coarsely lobed or toothed
White
Waxy
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Native Plant
Wildflower
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Moist
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Stem
Landscape
Pollinator Garden
Pollinators
Songbirds
Bees
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Image Gallery
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Attributes
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Fruit
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Fruit Description
Displays from June to November.
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Flowers
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Flower Description
Flat-top cluster of small flower heads, each containing five or more white to yellowish green flowers; five lobes; stiff, slender. Blooms from June to October.
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Flower Color
Green
White
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Leaves
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Leaf Description
Undersides of leaves and stems have a waxy, white coating; leaves are irregular, fan-shaped; coarsely lobed or toothed
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Leaf Color
White
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Whole Plant Traits
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Cultural Conditions
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Stem
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Landscape
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
