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Goodeniaceae
Scaevola

not marked as a favorite taxon Scaevola plumieri (Linnaeus) Vahl. Common name: Beachberry, Inkberry, Gull-feed, Black Soap, Mad Moll. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Coastal dunes, marsh edges. Distribution: N. peninsular FL south to s. FL; s. LA; s. TX south through Mexico into Central and South America; West Indies.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl7, K4, Mex, S, Tx, WH3, WI, Zhang, Zhang, & Endress (2003); Lobelia plumieri Linnaeus. Basionym: Lobelia plumieri L. 1753

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Great Plains: FAC

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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image #1 of Scaevola plumieri© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Scaevola plumieri© Aidan Campos source
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