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Search Term(s): Elephantopus nudatus   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Elephantopus nudatus  (smooth elephant's-foot)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Elephantopus: elephant's foot; nudatus: naked, without leaves
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Sandy soils in open woodlands, edges, roadsides, power lines
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare
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
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Species reaches its northern limit in Delaware.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
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