About Asemeia grandiflora (Walter) Small
Asemeia grandiflora (Walter) Small is an herb that grows 25 to 50 cm (9.8 to 19.7 inches) tall. Its leaves are alternately arranged, shaped from oblanceolate to linear-oblanceolate, and measure 1.5 to 5 cm (0.6 to 2.0 inches) long by 2 to 17 mm (0.08 to 0.67 inches) wide. The undersides of the leaves are covered in fine hairs, with denser hair growth along the leaf veins. The species produces racemes that are 5 to 17 cm (2.0 to 6.7 inches) long. The two wing-shaped structures flanking each flower are pink, and measure 5 to 17 mm (0.20 to 0.67 inches) long. The flower itself shares the same pink color but is smaller in size. The sepals of Asemeia grandiflora are 1.5 to 2 mm (0.06 to 0.08 inches) long and green. Its seeds are approximately 2 mm (0.08 inches) long and black. This species typically blooms during the summer months, and sets fruit soon after flowering finishes. This species is native to the southeastern United States. Its native range extends from North Carolina south to Florida, and west to Louisiana. Within this range, it can be found in habitats including longleaf pine sandhills, savannas, and calcareous glades. It is commonly found in mesic environments, as well as areas with dry, sandy soils.
