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Stachys floridana Shuttleworth ex Bentham. Common name: Florida Betony, Rattlesnake-weed. Phenology: Apr-Jul; May-Aug. Habitat: Disturbed sites, roadsides, gardens; probably not native northward of Florida. Distribution: Native from n. FL and Panhandle FL south to s. FL; now in a much more extensive range in our region by recent spread.

Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Other Comments: The common name "Rattlesnake-weed" refers to the moniliform rhizomes.

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, Fl6, GW2, K4, RAB, S, Tn, Tx, Va, WH3, Fleming, Nelson, & Townsend (2011), Floden (2016), Nelson (1981); = n/a — C. Basionym: Stachys floridana Shuttlew. ex Benth. 1848

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
  • Great Plains: FAC

Heliophily ⓘ: 7

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native range: southeastern United States



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