Dichondra carolinensis Michx.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Convolvulaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Dichondra carolinensis Michx.

  • Description

    Species Description - Perennial; lvs round-reniform, 1–2 cm wide, often retuse, commonly hairy, on petioles usually exceeding the blades and bractless pedicels; sep spatulate, strongly veined, at maturity 3 mm, equaling the hirsutulous frs, each carpel developing into an indehiscent, usually 1-seeded utricle; 2n=30. Moist low ground; se. Va. to Fla., Ark., and Tex.; Bermuda; Bahama Isl. (D. repens, misapplied)