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American elm, Florida elm
Ulmus americana
Ulmaceae
 
Availability: Widely cultivated.

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Wildlife and Ecology: Provides moderate amounts of food and significant cover for wildlife. Larval host plant for question mark (Polygonia interrogationis) butterflies.

References: Nelson 2003, Schaefer & Tanner 1997

Comments: We are currently adding data for this species. If you would like to contribute to the development of this species account, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.


Other data on Ulmus americana available from:

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants


 
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