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Apiaceae
Spermolepis

not marked as a favorite taxon Spermolepis echinata (Nuttall ex A.P. de Candolle) A. Heller. Common name: Bristlefruit Spermolepis, Hooked Spermolepis. Phenology: Apr; May. Habitat: Sandy prairies, sandy roadsides and disturbed areas. Distribution: IL and s. KS south to Mexico (BCN, COA, SON, TAM); more eastern parts of the distribution are of uncertain nativity.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, Fl7, FNA13, G, GrPl, Il, K4, MC, Mex, Mo2, NcTx, Ok, RAB, S, Tn, Tx, WH3, Nesom (2012c); = Spermolepis echinatus (Nutt. ex DC.) A.Heller — S13, orthographic variant; Leptocaulis echinatus Nuttall ex A.P. de Candolle. Basionym: Leptocaulis echinatus Nutt. ex DC. 1830

Links to other floras: = Spermolepis echinata - FNA13

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Wetland Indicator Status:

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

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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