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Search Term(s): Epigaea repens   (1 record found)

ERICACEAE
Heath Family
Epigaea repens  (trailing arbutus)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Epigaea: on the Earth; repens: spreading, creeping
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Subshrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Dry to moist steep wooded slopes; primarily of the Coastal Plain, rare in the Piedmont
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
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
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge Forest
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)
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