Dichondra sericea
Prodr., 54. 1788.
Synonyms: Dichondra repens var. sericea (Swartz) Choisy
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 14.
Stems sparsely to densely sericeous. Leaves: petiole 5–35 mm; blade suborbiculate, 8–20 × 7–19 mm, surfaces: abaxial densely sericeous, hairs silvery gray, adaxial sparsely sericeous to glabrate, hairs green. Pedicels 5–35 mm, straight to curved or nodding, not notably recurved near tips. Flowers: sepals 1.5(–2.5) mm at anthesis, to 3.3 mm in fruit; corolla yellow-green, 1.5(–2) mm. Fruits notably 2-lobed, 2–3.5 × 1.8–2.5 mm, lobes separating, each valvately dehiscent.
Phenology: Flowering: Mar–Dec [year-round].
Habitat: Disturbed sites, oak woodlands, sandy soils.
Elevation: 500–1300 m.
Distribution
Ariz., Mexico, West Indies, Central America, South America.
Discussion
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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