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Smith, R.W.

Froelichia floridana var. floridana

Froelichia floridana (Nutt.) Moq. var. floridana

Florida Snakecotton, Plains Snakecotton

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: FRFLF

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Size Notes: To about 5 feet in height.
Fruit: Utricle.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , KY , LA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV

Additional resources

USDA: Find Froelichia floridana var. floridana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Froelichia floridana var. floridana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Froelichia floridana var. floridana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-01-03
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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