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MONTIACEAE
Montia Family
Phemeranthus teretifolius  (quill fameflower)   
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Synonym
Talinum teretifolium Pursh
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Phemeranthus: possibly from the Greek ephemoros (living for a day) and anthos (flower); teretifolius: cylindrical leaves
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Serpentine barrens of the Piedmont
State Status
Rare/Extirpated
Piedmont Status
Rare/Extirpated
Coastal Plain Status
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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
10
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
Serpentine Grasslands