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Vascular Plant Herbarium

Vascular Plant Database Genus Results

Category: Dicots
Family Name: Polemoniaceae

SPECIES

Phlox - [maps | photos]

             • Phlox stellaria Gray
  • Phlox divaricata L.
    NWI TN: Facultative Upland -
    Common Name: wild blue phlox, sweet william
    Synonyms:
             • Phlox divaricata L. var. laphamii Wood
             • Phlox carolina L.
  • Phlox ovata L. (TN Special Concern)
    Common Name: wideflower phlox
    Synonyms:
             • Phlox latifolia Michx.
  • Phlox pilosa L.
    NWI TN: Facultative Upland +
    Common Name: downy phlox

*Non-native taxon known to be naturalized in Tennessee
All names & statuses follow the Guide to the Vascular Plants of Tennessee (2015).
Click here for a description of rare, threatened, or endangered (RTE) status & National Wetland Indicator (NWI) status.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Dr. Jessica M. Budke.

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