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Search Term(s): Lactuca floridana   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Lactuca floridana  (woodland lettuce)   
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Synonym
Lactuca floridana (L.) Gaertn. var. villosa (Jacq.) Cronq.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Lactuca: milk; floridana: of or from Florida (a state in the U.S., whose name is translated "flower")
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Biennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
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
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
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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