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Ericaceae
Kalmia

not marked as a favorite taxon Kalmia hirsuta Walter. Common name: Hairy Wicky, Kalmiella. Phenology: Jun-Jul; Sep-Oct. Habitat: Pine savannas and pine flatwoods. Distribution: Se. SC (Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton counties) south to nc. peninsular FL, west to s. AL.

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Taxonomy Comments: The closest relatives of K. hirsuta are three Cuban species: K. aggregata (Small) Copeland, K. ericoides Wright ex Grisebach, and K. simulata (Britton & Wilson) Southall.

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl5, FNA8, GW2, K4, RAB, WH3, Ebinger (1974), Luteyn et al (1996), Southall & Hardin (1974); = Kalmiella hirsuta (Walter) Small — S, S13. Basionym: Kalmia hirsuta Walter 1788

Links to other floras: = Kalmia hirsuta - FNA8

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 8

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