Seymeria cassioides Plant Identification (Flower, Leaf, Care, Uses)

Family – Scrophulariaceae

Stems:

Leaves:

Inflorescence:

N/A

Flowers:

Fruit.

Flowering – August – October.

Habitat – Sandhills, pinelands, roadsides.

Origin – Native to North America.

Other information – This species can be found scattered throughout Alabama in counties where its preferred habitat is found. The plant can be identified by its many-branched stems, filiform leaf segments, yellow flowers, and glabrous capsules.
The genus Seymeria is named for English naturalist Henry Seymer (1745-1800).
The species epithet cassioides means “resembling Cassia” a genus in the bean family.

Alabama Distribution:

Photographs taken at the Tuskeegee National Forest, AL., 10-9-04.