Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Torilis

Species:

Torilis nodosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Canada: New Brunswick

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in coastal areas and dry grasslands