Ptilimnium capillaceum
Species of plant
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Ptilimnium capillaceum, known by the common name of herbwilliam, is a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is a perennial herb, native to the eastern United States, from Texas to Massachusetts.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Ptilimnium |
| Species: | P. capillaceum |
| Binomial name | |
| Ptilimnium capillaceum (Michx.) Raf. (1830)[1] | |
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Description
Distribution and habitat
This species' range encompasses eastern and central United States, stretching westward to Texas and south to Florida's Miami-Dade and Collier counties.[4]
Within the United States' southeastern coastal plain, P. capillaceum occurs in wiregrass and slashpine habitats, flatwoods, and hammocks of various types. It grows in both shady and full sun location. Soil preferences range, including loamy sand, peaty soil, and clay.[5]
