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Caprifoliaceae
Symphoricarpos

not marked as a favorite taxon *Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hooker. Common name: Western Snowberry, Wolfberry. Habitat: Disturbed areas, bottomlands. Distribution: Native of w. North America. In PA, MD, KY.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, GrPl, Il, K4, Mi, NY, Pa; = n/a — Tat. Basionym: Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hook. 1833

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
  • Great Plains: UPL
  • Midwest: UPL
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

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