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Spotted Mandarin, Nodding Mandarin

Spotted Mandarin, Nodding Mandarin

Prosartes maculata (Disporum maculata)

Dappled sunlight of the woodland, moderately wet to medium moisture level, rich humusy soil.  12-30 inches height, blooms in spring, creamy white or yellowish flowers with purple spots.

Germination Code:  ?

Native Region:  East Tennessee

Beautiful spring wildflower and rare woodland plant.

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Photo Courtesy of Southeastern Flora http://www.southeasternflora.com/

Photo Courtesy of Southeastern Flora http://www.southeasternflora.com/
Photo Courtesy of Southeastern Flora http://www.southeasternflora.com/

One response to “Spotted Mandarin, Nodding Mandarin”

  1. Susan Beachum Avl mushroom club Hi renata April 20, 2022 at 3:40 am

    NOT RARE WHEN IN SPECIFIC GROWTH AREA. I SEE THESE AT HAYWOOD GAP NC. I SEE THESE IN BIG IVEY NC. I LOVE Sian area Elizabethtown. I don’t know if they are there. I hike there at different times.

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