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Pluchea camphorata

Pluchea camphorata (L.) DC.

Camphor Pluchea, Camphor Weed

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Pluchea petiolata, Pluchea viscida

USDA Symbol: PLCA7

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Blooms year-round in South.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Nueces River Authority - Uvalde, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-08-08
Research By: TWC Staff

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