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Alternanthera paronychioides var. paronychioides
Alternanthera paronychioides A. St.-Hil. var. paronychioides
Smooth Joyweed
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Synonym(s): Achyranthes paronychioides, Alternanthera polygonoides
USDA Symbol: ALPAP
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Fruit: Utricle.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , NJ , PA , SC , TXNative Habitat: Ballast ground, swamps, sandy places, limestone near salt water.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Alternanthera paronychioides var. paronychioides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Alternanthera paronychioides var. paronychioides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Alternanthera paronychioides var. paronychioides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-27Research By: CBR