Calypogeia peruviana Nees et Mont.

Locations ofCalypogeia peruviana Nees et Mont. in Virginia

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Family
Calypogeiaceae
Botanical Name
Calypogeia peruviana Nees et Mont.
Common Name
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Not applicable
Comments
This species was first reported from Virginia by McAvoy et als (2006) from Accomack Co., later adding Northampton Co. (McAvoy et als, 2011). It's discovery in Rockbridge Co. in 2015 suggests a much wider occurrence in Virginia. The species has a distinct blue-green color due to large blue oil bodies in the leaves.
Habitat
On wet soil, humus, or logs in swamp forests and shaded spring seeps.
Native Status
Native

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