Iresine rhizomatosa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Iresine |
| Species: | I. rhizomatosa
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| Iresine rhizomatosa | |
Iresine rhizomatosa is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to the Americas.[1] In the United States, it has a spotty distribution, being concentrated in the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains and along the coast.[2] It is often found in thin woods over sandy alluvial soil, often along rivers or dunes.[3] It is a rhizomatous perennial that produces white flowers in the fall. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate individuals.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Iresine rhizomatosa Standl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ Flora of North America
- ^ Diamond, A. "Iresine rhizomatosa". Alabama Plant Atlas. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
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