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Amaranthus floridanus (S. Watson) Sauer. Common name: Florida Amaranth. Habitat: Dunes, beaches. Distribution: Native, endemic to FL peninsula, north to Duval and Alachua counties (Wunderlin & Hansen 2004).

Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Other Comments: This species has not been seen or collected from the wild since 1985, it is likely due to it being overlooked, and conversion of its coastal habitats. Its distinctly linear leaves seem unlikely to be missed and should be sought in coastal dunes, grasslands, and adjacent disturbed areas.

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA4, K4, WH3; = Acnida floridana S.Watson — S, S13. Basionym: Acnida floridana S.Watson 1882

Links to other floras: = Amaranthus floridanus - FNA4

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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