Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burmanniaceae

Genus:

Burmannia

Species:

Burmannia alba

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Parasite

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Grows in fire-maintained pine savannas and flatwoods. Benefits from periodic fire that maintains open canopy and reduces woody encroachment.