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Ptilimnium ahlesii

Ptilimnium ahlesii Weakley & G.L. Nesom

Ahles' Mock Bishopweed, Coastal Bishopweed, Coastal Mock Bishopweed

Apiaceae (Carrot family)

Synonym(s): Ptilimnium macrospermum

USDA Symbol: PTAH

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: GA , NC , SC
Native Habitat: Coastal freshwater or slightly brackish tidal marshes.

Web Reference

Webref 140 - Georgia Biodiversity Portal, Rare Plants (2020) Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-06-28
Research By: CBR

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