Richardia grandiflora
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Richardia grandiflora | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Richardia |
Species: | R. grandiflora
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Binomial name | |
Richardia grandiflora (Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud.
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Richardia grandiflora, the largeflower Mexican clover, largeflower pusley, or Florida snow, is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina.[1] It is in the Rubiaceae family. Used as a ground cover, it has proliferated in Florida where it has sometimes been perceived as a weed.[2][3][4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Richardia grandiflora (Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Richardia grandiflora - Species Details". Atlas of Florida Plants.
- ^ "Largeflower Mexican Clover". www.wildsouthflorida.com.
- ^ "In the Know: 'Dusting of snow' groundcover not native to Florida?". www.naplesnews.com.
- ^ https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2023/11/06/florida-snow-white-flower-pusley-mexican-clover-weed-when-grow/71434718007/#:~:text=Florida%20snow%20is%20a%20perennial,look%20like%20blankets%20of%20snow.