Mitchella repens
Mitchella = John Mitchell
repens = creeping
| Scientific Name: | Mitchella repens |
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| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Common Name: | Partidgeberry |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
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| C Value: | 8 |
| Wetness: | FACU+ |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Creeping vine with rounded leaves and red berries |
| Gee Whiz: | This is a glacial relic in southern Illinois. It has evergreen leaves. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |