Frasera caroliniensis Walt. (American Columbo)

Frasera caroliniensis (American Columbo)

This perennial is rare in North Carolina, known only from two counties in the southwestern corner of the state.

Clay Co., NC 5/22/05

Frasera caroliniensis (American Columbo)

Flowers are normally four-parted.

Clay Co., NC 5/22/05

Frasera caroliniensis (American Columbo)

This aberrant flower is five-parted.

Clay Co., NC 5/22/05

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