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Linderniaceae
Torenia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Torenia crustacea (Linnaeus) Chamisso & Schlechtendal. Common name: Malaysian False-pimpernel. Phenology: May-Sep (-Apr). Habitat: Lawns, roadsides, sand and mudbars. Distribution: Native of Malaysia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E., se., and s. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl6, K4, POWO, Fischer, Schäferhoff, & Müller (2013); = Lindernia crustacea (L.) F.Muell. — Ar, FNA17, GW2, K1, NS, RAB, WH3, Lewis (2000), Pennell (1935), Qualls (1984); = n/a — C. Basionym: Capraria crustacea L. 1767

Links to other floras: = Lindernia crustacea - FNA17

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (name change)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (name change)

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image #1 of Torenia crustacea© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Torenia crustacea© Alan Cressler: Torenia crustacea, DuPuis Wildlife and Environmental Area, South Florida Water Management District, Martin County, Florida 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
image #3 of Torenia crustacea© Richard & Teresa Ware CC-BY-NC, permission granted to NCBG | Original Image ⭷
image #4 of Torenia crustacea© Jay Horn source | Original Image ⭷

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