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Alternanthera maritima (Mart.) A. St.-Hil.

Seaside joyweed

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

Synonyms: Achyranthes maritima

USDA Symbol: ALMA10

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Inflorescence: Axillary
Size Notes: FNA 1 - 6
Flower: Stamens 5
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Dec
Bloom Notes: Flower is white to straw-colored.

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Habitat: Sandy beaches, hammocks.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Alternanthera maritima in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Alternanthera maritima in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Alternanthera maritima

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-09-02
Research By: DEW

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