Additions to the flora of peninsular Florida 
Il. 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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