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Taxon

Medeola virginiana L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 1: 339. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (132).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (132).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (128).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (128).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (127).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (127).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (133).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (133).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (125).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (125).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (130).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (130).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (126).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (126).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (129).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (129).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (131).JPG

Medeola virginiana, Davidson, C 13047--South Carolina. Oconee Co. Brasstown Cr. 19 May 2015. DSC06413 (131).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (51).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (51).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (63).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (63).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (67).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (67).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (64).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (64).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (54).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (54).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (48).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (48).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (52).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (52).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (47).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (47).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (62).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (62).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (60).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (60).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (65).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (65).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (69).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (69).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (58).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (58).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (56).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (56).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (50).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (50).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (49).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (49).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (55).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (55).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (59).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (59).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (66).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (66).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (53).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (53).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (61).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (61).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (57).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (57).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (68).JPG

Mediola virginiana, Davidson, C 12947--North Carolina. Trans. Co. W Cradle of For. 11 May 2015. DSC03837 (68).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to 34 botanical countries across Northern America; introduced into Bermuda (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Davidson, C 13047

May 19, 2015

Location

United States, South Carolina, Oconee (Westminster)

34.683333, -83.318889

Location Remarks

Sumpter Nat. Forest. Along Brasstown Creek Rd. right turn off Hwy 76, c. 20 km NW of Westminster. 352 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, David E. Boufford, Sharon R. Christoph, Tomomi Masaki

Davidson, C 12947

May 11, 2015

Location

United States, North Carolina, Transylvania (Soperton)

32.383889, -82.699722

Location Remarks

Pisgah National Forest; Yellow Gap Road (U.S. Forest Service Road 1206). 930 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, David E. Boufford, Sharon R. Christoph

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Family

Liliaceae

Genus

Medeola

Specific Epithet

virginiana

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Moderate

ED 22.4

Moderately distinct — it has closer living relatives than the most isolated species.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

2.2

Global rank

#12,268 of 335,497

Top 4%

Extinction probability

11%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →