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Marcus, Joseph A.

Ammannia coccinea

Ammannia coccinea Rottb.

Valley Redstem, Scarlet Tooth-cup

Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family)

Synonym(s): Ammannia coccinea ssp. purpurea, Ammannia teres

USDA Symbol: AMCO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 40 inches tall.
Leaf: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , DE , FL , GA , HI , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NJ , NM , OH , OK , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , WV

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL	OBL	OBL	OBL	OBL	OBL

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

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
Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-12-17
Research By: TWC Staff

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