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Drymaria cordata
in J. J. Roemer et al., Syst. Veg. 5: xxxi, 406. 1819.
WeedyIntroducedIllustrated
Basionym: Holosteum cordatum Linnaeus Sp. Pl. 1: 88. 1753
Distribution
Fla., Ga., La., Miss., Mexico, West Indies, Central America, South America (to Argentina), introduced in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands.
Discussion
Varieties 2 (1 in the flora).
Contrary to J. A. Duke (1961), it appears best to consider Drymaria cordata as introduced in North America. The earliest collections were made in Florida in the early 1900s.
Selected References
None.