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Erigenia bulbosa (Harbinger of spring)
Vick, Albert F. W.

Erigenia bulbosa (Michx.) Nutt.

Harbinger of spring

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

USDA Symbol: erbu

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: red-brown anthers

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MD , MI , MO , MS , NY , OH , OK , PA , TN , VA , WI , WV
Canada: ON
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

American Native Nursery - Quakertown, PA

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Erigenia bulbosa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Erigenia bulbosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Erigenia bulbosa

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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