Forestiera acuminata (Michaux) Poiret. Common name: Swamp Forestiera, Swamp-privet. Phenology: Feb-May; Apr-Jun. Habitat: Swamp forests, especially over calcareous substrates. Distribution: SC south to n. FL, west to TX, north in the interior to KY, e. and c. TN, IN, IL, MO, and KS.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, Fl6, G, GrPl, GW2, Il, K4, Mo3, NcTx, RAB, S, Tn, Tx, WH3, Anderson (1985), Brooks (1977), Godfrey (1988), Hardin (1974), Johnston (1957); = Adelia acuminata Michx. — S13. Basionym: Adelia acuminata Michx. 1803
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: OBL
- Great Plains: OBL
- Midwest: OBL
Heliophily ⓘ: 5
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© Alan Cressler: Forestiera acuminata, Troup Lake, Oconee River floodplain, River Bend Wildlife Management Area, Laurens County, Georgia 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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