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Blutaparon vermiculare (Silverhead)
Smith, R.W.

Blutaparon vermiculare

Blutaparon vermiculare (L.) Mears

Silverhead

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

Synonym(s): Caraxeron vermiculare, Cruzeta vermicularis, Lithophila vermicularis, Philoxerus vermicularis

USDA Symbol: BLVE

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

The Amaranthaceae are a family of annual or perennial herbs with small, crowded flowers. There are usually 5 sepals and no petals. Filaments of the stamens are often united into a short tube.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear , Oblanceolate
Fruit: Utricle.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: FL , HI , LA , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FACW FACW FACW FAC
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-03-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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