Froelichia floridana
About
Froelichia floridana is a species of flowering plant in the genus Froelichia, in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). It is known as prairie cottonweed, Florida snakecotton, large cottonweed, field snakecotton, or plains snakecotton. An annual, it produces white woolly flowers on tall flowering stalks, growing up to 40 in (1,000 mm) in height. The narrowly oblanceolate to elliptic leaves are opposite, occurring on the lower third of the stem. It grows in central and eastern North America, from the Great Plains to Mexico, east to the Atlantic Coast. Its propensity to spread easily has resulted in it being considered an agricultural weed and it is an invasive species in Australia.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
How to use it
Plains snakecotton is known for its ability to spread easily, which can make it a challenge for farmers. However, its tall flowering stalks and fluffy flowers can also be appreciated in natural landscapes, adding texture and beauty to wildflower gardens.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting plains snakecotton, make sure to give it plenty of space, as it can spread quickly and may outcompete other plants.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Froelichia floridana
- Slug
- froelichia-floridana
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Froelichia
- Species
- floridana
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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