| Iresine rhizomatosa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Iresine |
| Species: | I. rhizomatosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Iresine rhizomatosa Standl. | |
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. It is often found in thin woods over sandy alluvial soil, often along rivers or dunes. It is a rhizomatous perennial that produces white flowers in the fall. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate individuals.
References
- "Iresine rhizomatosa Standl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "Floristic synthesis map" (PNG). Bonap.net. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- Flora of North America
- Diamond, A. "Iresine rhizomatosa". Alabama Plant Atlas. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
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| Iresine rhizomatosa |
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