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Search Term(s): Phlox pilosa subsp. pilosa   (1 record found)

POLEMONIACEAE
Phlox Family
Phlox pilosa subsp. pilosa  (downy phlox)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Phlox: flame, blaze; pilosa: covered in soft, long hair
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
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
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
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
Several other subspecies exist that are more southern and western in their distributions.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Serpentine Grasslands
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