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Blutaparon vermiculare
Blutaparon vermiculare (L.) Mears
Silverhead
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
Synonym(s): Caraxeron vermiculare, Cruzeta vermicularis, Lithophila vermicularis, Philoxerus vermicularis
USDA Symbol: BLVE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)
The Amaranthaceae are a family of annual or perennial herbs with small, crowded flowers. There are usually 5 sepals and no petals. Filaments of the stamens are often united into a short tube.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear , Oblanceolate
Fruit: Utricle.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: FL , HI , LA , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Blutaparon vermiculare in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Blutaparon vermiculare in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Blutaparon vermiculare
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-03-18Research By: TWC Staff