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Search Term(s): Cakile edentula (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Cakile edentula (1 record found)
BRASSICACEAE
Mustard Family
Mustard Family
Cakile edentula (American sea-rocket)
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Cakile: an old Arabic name for the plant; edentula: without teet, toothless
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Foredunes of coastal beaches
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Wetland Indicator Status
FACU
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Foredune)Photos
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