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Search Term(s): Persicaria careyi (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Persicaria careyi (1 record found)
POLYGONACEAE
Smartweed Family
Smartweed Family
Persicaria careyi (Carey's smartweed)
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Synonym
Polygonum careyi Olney
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Persicaria: medieval name referring to the likeness of the leaves to a peach tree; careyi: for John Carey (1797-1880)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Moist to poorly drained disturbed soils
State Status
Rare/Historical
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare/Historical
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
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
Species reaches its southern limit in Delaware.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
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