Sanicula canadensis Linnaeus var. floridana (E.P. Bicknell) H. Wolff. Florida Sanicle, Florida Snakeroot. Phen: Apr-May; Jun-Jul. Hab: Dry-mesic to mesic, sandy forests, often associated with Fagus grandifolia (and southward Magnolia grandiflora). Dist: Se. VA south to c. peninsular FL, west to TX, in the Coastal Plain.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Taxonomy Comments: Additional differences between var. floridana and var. canadensis should be investigated. They may not be worthy of taxonomic differentiation.
Synonymy: = F, G; = Sanicula floridana E.P.Bicknell – S, Bicknell (1897); < Sanicula canadensis L. – C, Fl7, MC, RAB, Tn, Va, WH3; < Sanicula canadensis L. var. canadensis – K1, K3, K4
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Midwest: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
Heliophily ?: 2
Hover over a shape, letter, icon, or arrow on the map for definition or see the legend.
© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷Feedback
See something wrong or missing on about Sanicula canadensis var. floridana? Let us know here: (Please include your name and email if at all complicated so we can clarify if needed.) We greatly appreciate feedback, and will include updates from you in our next webapp update, which can take a few months.
Cite as...