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Additions to the flora of peninsular Florida 

 II. NATURALIZED SPECIES 



John K. Small 



The plants recorded in the following list represent species 

 chiefly new to the hitherto known flora of the United States. 

 Two of the species have been established on the Florida Keys for 

 many years, and two have been collected in other parts of the 

 United States. The others have been brought into peninsular 

 Florida from many foreign countries and only recently established 

 themselves as members of our naturalized flora. The specimens 

 were for the most part secured through explorations in Florida 

 maintained by the New York Botanical Garden. 



Cyperus alternifolius L. 

 It was a surprise to find this African plant established in the 

 Everglades. In company with Mr. J. J. Carter, I discovered it 

 growing in the front prairie at a point about five miles south of 

 Black Point Creek and two miles east of Naranja. The plant was 

 evidently carried there through the agency of animals. Specimens 

 were collected on January 14, 1909, Small & Carter 2911. 



Rhoeo discolor (L'Her.) Hance 

 This species, commonly cultivated in Florida, has begun to 



establish itself beyond the limits of the gardens, and should now 



be recognized as a member of our wild flora. 



The writer collected specimens in pinelands about Miami in 



November, 1904, Small 2295, while Mr. A. A. Eaton discovered 



naturally self-supporting plants at Chatham Bay, on the opposite 



side of the state, in the spring of 1905. 



Aneilema nudiflorum R. Br. 

 This East Indian plant is now thoroughly established about 

 Braidentown, Florida, and is said to be spreading rapidly. Mr. 

 J. H. Simpson has had it under observation for several years past 



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