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Alternanthera flavescens
Alternanthera flavescens Kunth
Yellow Joyweed
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
Synonym(s): Achyranthes ramosissima, Alternanthera floridana, Alternanthera ramosissima
USDA Symbol: ALFL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Lanceolate , Ovate
Inflorescence: Axillary , Terminal
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Additional resources
USDA: Find Alternanthera flavescens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Alternanthera flavescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Alternanthera flavescens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-01-03Research By: DEW