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Drymary, West Indian Chickweed

Drymariacordata

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Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Drymaria (dry-MAR-ee-a)
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Species
cordata (kor-DAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

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MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | October 2009 | negative

This is a noxious weed that has toxins which are dangerous to mammals. It spreads throughout moist hammocks and disturbed sites througho...Read More

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