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Araceae
Dieffenbachia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacquin) Schott. Common name: Dumb-Cane. Phenology: May-Aug. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of tropical America.

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Origin/Endemic status: South America

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, NS, POWO, WH3; Arum seguine Jacquin; = n/a — FNA22, S. Basionym: Arum seguine Jacquin 1760

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU

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