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Search Term(s): Heterotheca subaxillaris   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Heterotheca subaxillaris  (dune camphorweed)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Heterotheca: Greek heteros, (different) and theke, (ovary), referring to the unlike achenes of the ray and disk florets; subaxillaris: clasping stem leaves are under (sub) the axillary branch
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Dry sandy fields, roadsides and dunes along the coast
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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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
3
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
Beach and Dune Habitats (Grasslands)
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