Characteristics
Angiosperms (Monocots)
Gladiolus italicus Mill.
Field Gladiolus
Herb
Perennial
Vascular
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<p>A native of <strong>Europe</strong> and a commonly cultivated garden plant. First discovered in Alabama (Macon Co.) in a natural setting by <strong>Wayne Barger</strong> in 2022 (Barger et al 2023). </p>
Not Native
<p><a href="https://www.phytoneuron.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/14PhytoN-AlabamaRecords3.pdf">Barger, T.W., C.A. Davis, B. Finzel, B. Garland, A. Hayes, A.R. Schotz, P. Thompson, G. Todia, and N.D. Yawn. 2023. New and noteworthy vascular plant records for Alabama. Phytoneuron 2023-14: 1–6.</a></p>
Citation
<a href=https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/51493485>Gladiolus italicus Miller, Gard. Dict. (ed. 8) no. 2. 1768.</a>
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Species Distribution Map
Specimens and Distribution
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