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Search Term(s): Diodia virginiana   (1 record found)

RUBIACEAE
Madder Family
Diodia virginiana  (Virginia buttonweed)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Diodia: from the Greek word for thoroughfare or toll; virginiana: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Moist to poorly drained swales and depressions, ditches
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
3
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Seeds may be consumed by Turkey and Bobwhite Quail.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)