Rhexia

Distribution Map: Based on vouchered plant specimens only. View county names by placing the mouse cursor over a particular county.

Contains 12 accepted taxa overall.

Family:	MELASTOMATACEAE
Common Name:	MEADOWBEAUTY
Specimen:	Search the Alabama Herbarium Consortium Specimen Database for specimens within this genus

Classification

Family	MELASTOMATACEAE - Melastome family
Genus	*Rhexia*

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Scientific Name	Common Name
Rhexia alifanus	Savannah Meadow Beauty; Smooth Meadow Beauty; Rose Meadow Beauty
Rhexia aristosa	Awned Meadow Beauty; Bristly Meadow Beauty; Awn Petal Meadow Beauty
Rhexia cubensis	West Indian Meadow Beauty
Rhexia interior	Ozark Meadow Beauty; Showy Meadow Beauty
Rhexia lutea	Yellow Meadow Beauty; Golden Meadow Beauty

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For more information, contact: Brian R. Keener, Ph.D.

Data last modified: 7/8/2025

Citation Information:

Keener, B.R., A.R. Diamond, T.W. Barger, L.J. Davenport, P.G. Davison, S.L. Ginzbarg, C.J. Hansen, D.D. Spaulding, J.K. Triplett, and M. Woods. 2025. Alabama Plant Atlas. [S.M. Landry and K.N. Campbell (original application development), Florida Center for Community Design and Research. University of South Florida]. University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama.