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Caryophyllaceae
Stellaria

not marked as a favorite taxon Stellaria prostrata Baldwin. Phenology: Mar-Apr. Habitat: Moist soil along streams. Distribution: Apparently ranging from SC south to c. peninsular FL, west to c. and s. TX. This species has been reported repeatedly for SC and sometimes for VA as well; the VA reports are referable to S. pallida. More information is needed about its occurrence in our area.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Tx, WH3; = Alsine baldwinii Small — S, S13; = n/a — RAB; = Stellaria cuspidata Willd. ex D.F.K.Schltdl. ssp. prostrata (Baldwin) J.K.Morton — Fl4, FNA5, K4. Basionym: Stellaria prostrata Baldwin 1821

Links to other floras: = Stellaria cuspidata ssp. prostrata - FNA5

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (name change)
  • Great Plains: FAC (name change)

Heliophily ⓘ: 2

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