Hexastylis arifolia
| Hexastylis arifolia | |
|---|---|
| The unique inflorescence of Hexastylis arifolia which inspire its common name, "little brown jug." | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Aristolochiaceae |
| Genus: | Hexastylis |
| Species: | H. arifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Hexastylis arifolia | |
| Synonyms | |
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Asarum arifolium Michx. 1803 | |
Hexastylis arifolia, or the little brown jug, is a perennial wildflower in the family Aristolochiaceae found in the southeastern United States, from Louisiana to Virginia, inland as far as Kentucky. It is considered a threatened species in Florida. The appearance of the flowers of Hexastylis arifolia, growing near the ground at the base of the plant, give it the common name "little brown jug."