Spermolepis inermis
Red River Scaleseed
Also known as: Apiastrum patens (Nutt. ex DC.) J.M.Coult. & Rose +5 more
- Apiastrum patens (Nutt. ex DC.) J.M.Coult. & Rose
- Apium patens (Nutt. ex DC.) S.Watson
- Leptocaulis inermis Nutt. ex DC.
- Leptocaulis patens Nutt. ex DC.
- Spermolepis patens (Nutt. ex DC.) B.L.Rob.
- Spermolepis patens var. inermis (Nutt. ex DC.) Mathias
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Spermolepis inermis (commonly known as Red River scaleseed) is an annual within the Apiaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois