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Apiaceae
Helosciadium

not marked as a favorite taxon *Helosciadium nodiflorum (Linnaeus) W.D.J. Koch. Common name: Fool's Watercress. Habitat: Disturbed areas near old seaports. Distribution: Native of Eurasia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA13, K4, Ronse et al (2010); Sium nodiflorum L.; = Apium nodiflorum (L.) Lag. — C, MC, RAB, S13; = Ciclospermum nodiflorum (L.) W.D.J.Koch — S; = n/a — F, G, Pa. Basionym: Sium nodiflorum L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Helosciadium nodiflorum - FNA13

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: OBL
  • Northcentral & Northeast: OBL

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