Talinum teretifolium Pursh
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Talinaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Infl 1–3 dm; pet 5–10 mm, pink, stamens 10–25; anthers oblong, 1 mm; stigma capitate; fr 5–6 mm; seed minutely roughened; 2n=48. Thin soil overlying rocks, especially serpentine; Del., Pa., and W.Va., s. to Ga. and Ala. All summer. Fls open in early afternoon only.
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Common Names
Appalachian fame-flower