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Polemoniaceae
Phlox

not marked as a favorite taxon Phlox maculata Linnaeus ssp. pyramidalis (J.E. Smith) Wherry. Common name: Leafy Meadow Phlox. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Moist forests and openings. Distribution: PA, OH, s. IN, and se. MO, south to NC, n. GA, and TN.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Il, Mo3, RAB, Tn, Wherry (1955); = Phlox maculata L. var. purpurea Fernald — F, G, WV; < Phlox maculata L. — C, Pa, S, Va. Basionym: Phlox pyramidalis Sm. 1805

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Wetland Indicator Status:

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

Heliophily ⓘ: 6

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