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Solanaceae
Browallia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Browallia americana Linnaeus. Common name: Jamaican Forget-me-not, Bush-violet. Phenology: Jun-Aug. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of n. South America.

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Origin/Endemic status: South America

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl6, FNA14, K4, NE, WH3. Basionym: Browallia americana L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Browallia americana - FNA14

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
  • Midwest: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

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