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*Ardisia elliptica Thunberg. Shoebutton Ardisia. Phen: Feb-Apr; Sep-Nov. Hab: Hammocks, suburban woodlands. Dist: Native of Asia.
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl5, K3, WH3; < Ardisia elliptica Thunb. – FNA8, K4, Meso4.1, WI
Links to other floras: < Ardisia elliptica - FNA8
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
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