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Cyperaceae
Scleria

not marked as a favorite taxon Scleria lithosperma (Linnaeus) Swartz var. lithosperma. Phenology: Apr-Oct. Habitat: Rockland hammocks. Distribution: S. FL; Mexico, Central America and South America; West Indies; tropical Asia and Africa.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: Var. linearis Bentham is limited to tropical Asia and Australia.

Synonymy ⓘ: = NS, POWO, Bauters, Larridon, & Goetghebeur (2019); < Scleria lithosperma (L.) Sw. — Bah, FNA23, GW1, K4, Mex, S, S13, WH3, WI, Fairey (1967); Scirpus lithospermus L. Basionym: Scirpus lithospermus L. 1753

Links to other floras: < Scleria lithosperma - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (name change)

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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