Borrichia frutescens (Linnaeus) A.P. de Candolle. Silver Seaside Oxeye. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Salt and brackish marshes. Dist: E. MD and e. VA south to s. FL, west to TX and Mexico (Gulf Coast to the Yucatan peninsula); Bahamas (Grand Bahama); Bermuda.
ID notes:This species often forms nearly pure, clonal stands of many hectares, conspicuous from the fleshy, gray-green leaves.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy: = Bah, C, F, Fl7, FNA21, G, K1, K3, Mex, RAB, S, SE1, Tat, Tx, Va, WH3, Semple (1978)
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
- Great Plains: FACW
Heliophily: 9
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