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Sophronanthe hispida Benth. ex Lindl.
Rough Hedgehyssop
Synonym(s): Gratiola hispida Pollard
Florida native
A frequent small herbaceous plant of dry flatwoods and scrub throughout much of Florida. The range includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
The white flowers are solitary in the leaf axils, two lipped with four lobes and a single style. The five sepals are ciliated. This species can be identified by the linear leaves and sessile salverform flowers. The linear leaves are opposite, firm, hairy, with reflexed margins and a grooved underside. Stems are hairy, to 25 cm (10 in.) tall, and rough to the touch.
Sophronanthe hispida is a member of the Plantaginaceae - Plantain family.
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species
iNaturalist profile for this species
USDA Plant Profile for this species
Date record last modified: Jul 06, 2024
