*Gypsophila vaccaria (Linnaeus) Smith. Cow-cockle, Cow-herb, Cow-soapwort. Phen: May-Jul. Hab: Fields, disturbed areas. Dist: Native of Europe. The record from VA (Arlington County) probably represents a waif.
Origin/Endemic status: Europe
Synonymy: = K4, Madhani et al (2018); = Saponaria vaccaria L. – F, Tat, WV; = Vaccaria hispanica (Mill.) Rauschert – Ar, C, Fl4, FNA5, Il, K1, K3, Mi, NcTx, NE, NY, Pa, WH3; = Vaccaria pyramidata Medik. – GrPl, RAB, Tx; = Vaccaria vaccaria (L.) Britton – S, S13; ? Vaccaria segetalis Garcke ex Asch. – G
Wetland Indicator Status:
Heliophily ?: 9
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