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Dichondra sericea

Dichondra sericea Sw.

Silverleaf Ponysfoot, Silver-leaf Pony's-foot

Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)

Synonym(s): Dichondra repens var. sericea

USDA Symbol: DISE8

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Ground-hugging mats, up to about 2 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr
Bloom Notes: Yellowish green to almost white.

Distribution

USA: AZ
Native Habitat: Moist open places, pastures, remnant forests, riparian habitats.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-30
Research By: CBR

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