Iresine rhizomatosa explained

Iresine rhizomatosa is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to the Americas. In the United States, it has a spotty distribution, being concentrated in the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains and along the coast.[1] It is often found in thin woods over sandy alluvial soil, often along rivers or dunes.[2] It is a rhizomatous perennial that produces white flowers in the fall. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate individuals.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Floristic synthesis map. PNG. Bonap.net. 18 February 2015.
  2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242415709 Flora of North America
  3. Web site: Iresine rhizomatosa. Alabama Plant Atlas. Diamond, A.. 21 March 2021.