Characteristics
Angiosperms (Monocots)
Aspidistra elatior Blume
Cast Iron Plant
Herb
Perennial
Vascular
Native of China.
Although this species is one of the oldest, well-known ornamental plants grown in Alabama, it was first collected outside of cultivation by Howard Horne in 2011.
Not Native
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Classification
Citation
<a href=https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/13473298>Aspidistra elatior Blume, Tijdschr. Nat. Geschied. 1: 76, pl. 4. 1834.</a>
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Species Distribution Map
Specimens and Distribution
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Range of years during which specimens were collected: