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Fahkahatchee bluethread
Scientific Name: Burmannia flava
Family: Burmanniaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: FL (Fakahatchee burmannia)
Fahkahatchee Bluethread (Burmannia flava)
Burmannia flava, commonly known as Fahkahatchee Bluethread, is a delicate and intriguing plant found in specific habitats. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and ecological role.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Burmannia flava Mart.
- Common Name: Fahkahatchee Bluethread
- Family: Burmanniaceae
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. (Martius) i. 11. t. 5. f. 2.
- Synonyms: Not explicitly stated in the text, but the text implies that "Southern Bluethread" and "Fahkahatchee Bluethread" may sometimes be used synonymously.
- Taxon ID: 43390
Distribution and Habitat
- Burmannia flava is present in Alabama and Florida. Specifically, the text mentions its presence in Fahkahatchee, Florida.
- The variety Burmannia flava var. macroptera is found in Brazil, while Burmannia gracilis, which is also called Fahkahatchee Bluethread, is found in Malaysia and Thailand.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Burmannia flava is classified as a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual plant.
Ecological Role
- The text indicates that Burmannia flava is a non-upland plant, and it is often found in wetland environments, as indicated by its OBL (Obligate Wetland) designation.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Burmannia flava.
- Garden Guides provides information on growing and gardening with Fahkahatchee Bluethread.