*Lygodium microphyllum (Cavanilles) R. Brown. Old World Climbing Fern, Small-leaf Climbing Fern. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Swamps, hammocks, disturbed areas. Dist: Native of se. Asia. This plant is a noxious weed in the FL peninsula, where it is documented as far north as Pasco, Marion, Lake, and Volusia counties. Reported for Baldwin County, AL (H. Horne, pers. comm., 2023).
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy: = Fl1, FNA2, K1, K3, K4, WH3, Lin et al (2013)
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
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© Alan Cressler: Lygodium microphyllum, Highway 66, Hardee County, Florida 2 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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