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Search Term(s): Pluchea odorata var. succulenta   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Pluchea odorata var. succulenta  (salt marsh fleabane)   
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Synonym
Pluchea purpurascens (Sw.) DC.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Pluchea: named for Abb? Noel-Antoine Pluche, 18th century French naturalist; odorata: fragrant; succulenta: succulent, fleshy
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Brackish marshes and high salt marshes
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
6
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
This variety is short in stature, not much branched and has large flower heads.
Additional Info
Variety succulenta is widespread in the northeastern U.S.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)
Brackish Tidal Herbaceous Wetlands
Salt Panne
Tidal Salt Water High Marshes