Forestiera acuminata (Michaux) Poiret. Swamp Forestiera, Swamp-privet. Phen: Feb-May; Apr-Jun. Hab: Swamp forests, especially over calcareous substrates. Dist: SC south to n. FL, west to TX, north in the interior to KY, e. and c. TN, IN, IL, MO, and KS.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, Fl6, G, GrPl, GW2, Il, K1, K3, K4, NcTx, RAB, S, Tn, Tx, WH3, Anderson (1985), Brooks (1977), Godfrey (1988), Hardin (1974), Johnston (1957); = Adelia acuminata Michx.
Wetland Indicator Status:
Heliophily ⓘ: 5
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