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*Moringa oleifera Lamarck. Common name: Horseradish-tree. Phenology: Jan-Jun. Habitat: Disturbed uplands. Distribution: Native of Asia.

Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl4, FNA7, K4, WH3; = Moringa moringa (L.) Small — S, S13. Basionym: Moringa oleifera Lam. 1785

Links to other floras: = Moringa oleifera - FNA7

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU

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