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Wallace, George

Ptilimnium costatum

Ptilimnium costatum (Elliott) Raf.

Ribbed Mock Bishopweed

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s): Ptilimnium texense, Ptilimnium ×texense

USDA Symbol: PTCO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , KY , LA , MO , NC , OK , TN , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

Web Reference

Webref 78 - Missouriplants.com (2020) Missouri Native Plant Society
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-10-31
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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