Geocaulon lividum False toadflax (Santalaceae)

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Geocaulon lividum
False toadflax
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The Geocaulon lividum plant species is found in Northern N. America - Labrador to Alaska. It is a member of the Santalaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as False toadflax.

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Latin Name:  Geocaulon lividum
Common Name:  False toadflax
Family:  Santalaceae
Author:  (Rich.)Fern.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.04   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moss or damp humus[43].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The plant might be a root parasite[K]. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.

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