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Ptilimnium capillaceum
Ptilimnium capillaceum (Michx.) Raf.
Herbwilliam
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PTCA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: White, occasionally pinkish.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | FACW | OBL | FACW | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 81 - Natives For Your Neighborhood (2020) The Institute for Regional Conservation
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ptilimnium capillaceum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ptilimnium capillaceum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ptilimnium capillaceum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-07Research By: TWC Staff