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Spermolepis echinata
Spermolepis echinata (Nutt. ex DC.) A. Heller
Bristly Scaleseed
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Apium echinatum
USDA Symbol: SPEC2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , LA , MO , MS , NC , NM , NY , OK , SC , TN , TX , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Spermolepis echinata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Spermolepis echinata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Spermolepis echinata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-31Research By: SET