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Smith, R.W.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

Floerkea proserpinacoides Willd.

False Mermaidweed

Limnanthaceae (Meadow-Foam Family)

Synonym(s): Floerkea occidentalis

USDA Symbol: FLPR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Flower:

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: CA , CO , CT , DE , IA , ID , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NJ , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , TN , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NS

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National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-06-26
Research By: TWC Staff

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