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Spermolepis inermis

Spermolepis inermis (Nutt. ex DC.) Mathias & Constance

Red River Scaleseed, Spreading Scaleseed

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Apiastrum patens, Spermolepis patens

USDA Symbol: SPIN

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Inflorescence: Axillary , Compound Umbel , Terminal
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , IA , IL , IN , KS , LA , MD , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NM , OK , TN , TX

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Web Reference

Webref 78 - Missouriplants.com (2020) Missouri Native Plant Society
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-28
Research By: TWC Staff

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