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Lentibulariaceae
Utricularia

not marked as a favorite taxon Utricularia biflora Lamarck. Common name: Longspur Creeping Bladderwort. Phenology: Jun-Oct. Habitat: Ponds, lakes, and ditches. Distribution: E. MA south to FL, west to TX and OK, primarily on the Coastal Plain; also apparently widespread in the New World and Old World tropics.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: This species may not be distinct from U. gibba (which see for discussion).

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, G, GrPl, GW2, RAB, Tat, Tx, Va, W; = Utricularia pumila Walter — Bah, S, misapplied; < Utricularia gibba L. — Fl6, FNA, K4, Mex, NE, WH3, Schnell (2002b), Taylor (1989). Basionym: Utricularia biflora Lam. 1791

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: OBL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Great Plains: OBL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Midwest: OBL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: OBL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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image #1 of Utricularia biflora© Bruce A. Sorrie | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Utricularia biflora© Bruce A. Sorrie | Original Image ⭷
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