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Smith, R.W.

Dyschoriste humistrata

Dyschoriste humistrata (Michx.) Kuntze

Swamp Snakeherb, Swamp Twinflower, Swamp Dyschoriste

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Synonym(s): Apassalus humistratus, Calophanes humistrata, Ruellia humistrata

USDA Symbol: DYHU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems decumbent, to about 4 feet.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: FL , GA , SC

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium , High
Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-02
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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