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Spermolepis inermis
Spermolepis inermis (Nutt. ex DC.) Mathias & Constance
Red River Scaleseed, Spreading Scaleseed
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Apiastrum patens, Spermolepis patens
USDA Symbol: SPIN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Inflorescence: Axillary , Compound Umbel , Terminal
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , IA , IL , IN , KS , LA , MD , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NM , OK , TN , TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 78 - Missouriplants.com (2020) Missouri Native Plant SocietyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Spermolepis inermis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Spermolepis inermis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Spermolepis inermis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-28Research By: TWC Staff