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Iva angustifolia
Iva angustifolia Nutt. ex DC.
Narrowleaf Marshelder, Narrow-leaf Sumpweed, Narrowleaf Marsh Elder
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: IVAN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3-1/2 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AR , FL , KS , LA , OK , TXFrom 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
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1125 Collected 2007-10-31 in Fayette County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Iva angustifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Iva angustifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Iva angustifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-29Research By: TWC Staff