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Indian%20Key%20Historic%20State%20Park
County: Monroe County (Keys)
Size: 110.49 acres
Latitude: 24.87778º Longitude: -80.67694º
Township: 64 Range: 36
Managing Agency: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks

There are 94 taxa reported for
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Scientific Name: Occurrence: Native Status: Introduced Status: Invasive Status: Cultivated Status: Reference: Voucher:
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Scientific Name: Abutilon permolle
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Abutilon permolle 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Agave decipiens
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Agave decipiens 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Agave sisalana
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Invasive
Cultivated Status: Formerly Cultivated
Reference Number: 16622
Agave sisalana 		Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Invasive Formerly Cultivated 16622
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Scientific Name: Ageratum maritimum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Voucher: 21308
Ageratum maritimum 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622 21308
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Scientific Name: Albizia lebbeck
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 16270
Albizia lebbeck 		Reported 16270
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Scientific Name: Aloe vera
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Aloe vera 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Alternanthera flavescens
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Alternanthera flavescens 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Ambrosia hispida
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Ambrosia hispida 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Argemone mexicana
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Argemone mexicana 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Avicennia germinans
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Avicennia germinans 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Batis maritima
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Batis maritima 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Bidens alba var. radiata
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 15181
Bidens alba var. radiata 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Ruderal 15181
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Scientific Name: Borrichia arborescens
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Borrichia arborescens 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Borrichia frutescens
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Borrichia frutescens 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Caesalpinia bonduc
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Caesalpinia bonduc 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Cakile lanceolata
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Cakile lanceolata 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Capraria biflora
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Capraria biflora 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Cenchrus myosuroides
Occurrence: Presumed Extirpated
Native Status: Presumed Extirpated
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16689
Voucher: 19149
Cenchrus myosuroides 		Presumed Extirpated Presumed Extirpated Not Introduced Native 16689 19149
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Scientific Name: Chiococca alba
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Chiococca alba 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Chiococca parvifolia
Occurrence: Recorded as Present in Error
Reference Number: 16270
Chiococca parvifolia 		Recorded as Present in Error 16270
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Scientific Name: Coccoloba uvifera
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Coccoloba uvifera 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Invasive
Cultivated Status: Cultivated
Reference Number: 16622
Cocos nucifera 		Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Invasive Cultivated 16622
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Scientific Name: Commelina erecta
Occurrence: Presumed Extirpated
Native Status: Presumed Extirpated
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Commelina erecta 		Presumed Extirpated Presumed Extirpated Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Conocarpus erectus
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 16622
Conocarpus erectus 		Reported 16622
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Scientific Name: Cordia sebestena
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Cultivated Status: Formerly Cultivated
Reference Number: 16622
Cordia sebestena 		Present Native Not Introduced Native Formerly Cultivated 16622
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Scientific Name: Crotalaria incana
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Crotalaria incana 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Cynophalla flexuosa
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Cynophalla flexuosa 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Cyperus ligularis
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Cyperus ligularis 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Dactyloctenium aegyptium
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Invasive
Reference Number: 16622
Dactyloctenium aegyptium 		Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Invasive 16622
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Scientific Name: Dicliptera sexangularis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Dicliptera sexangularis 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Ernodea littoralis
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Ernodea littoralis 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Eugenia foetida
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Eugenia foetida 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Euphorbia blodgettii
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Euphorbia blodgettii 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Euphorbia cyathophora
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Euphorbia cyathophora 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Euphorbia heterophylla
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Euphorbia heterophylla 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Euphorbia mesembryanthemifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Euphorbia mesembryanthemifolia 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Euphorbia trichotoma
Occurrence: Presumed Extirpated
Native Status: Presumed Extirpated
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Euphorbia trichotoma 		Presumed Extirpated Presumed Extirpated Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Eustachys petraea
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Eustachys petraea 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Eustoma exaltatum
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Eustoma exaltatum 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Ficus aurea
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Ficus aurea 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Ficus citrifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Ficus citrifolia 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Galactia striata
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Galactia striata 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Guapira discolor
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Guapira discolor 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Heliotropium angiospermum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Heliotropium angiospermum 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Heliotropium curassavicum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Heliotropium curassavicum 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Herissantia crispa
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Herissantia crispa 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Hymenocallis latifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Hymenocallis latifolia 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Ipomoea indica
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Ipomoea indica 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Ipomoea violacea
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Ipomoea violacea 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Jacquemontia pentanthos
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Jacquemontia pentanthos 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Laguncularia racemosa
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Laguncularia racemosa 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Lantana involucrata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Lantana involucrata 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Lepidium virginicum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 16622
Lepidium virginicum 		Present Native Not Introduced Ruderal 16622
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Scientific Name: Malvastrum corchorifolium
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 16622
Malvastrum corchorifolium 		Present Native Not Introduced Ruderal 16622
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Scientific Name: Melia azedarach
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Invasive
Cultivated Status: Formerly Cultivated
Reference Number: 16622
Melia azedarach 		Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Invasive Formerly Cultivated 16622
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Scientific Name: Mentzelia floridana
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Mentzelia floridana 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Metopium toxiferum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Metopium toxiferum 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Monanthochloe littoralis
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Monanthochloe littoralis 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Morinda royoc
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Morinda royoc 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Myriopus volubilis
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Myriopus volubilis 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Nerium oleander
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Cultivated Only
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Cultivated Only
Cultivated Status: Cultivated
Reference Number: 16622
Nerium oleander 		Present Not Native, Cultivated Only Not Introduced Cultivated Only Cultivated 16622
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Scientific Name: Opuntia stricta
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Opuntia stricta 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Phoenix dactylifera
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Cultivated Only
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Cultivated Only
Cultivated Status: Cultivated
Reference Number: 16622
Phoenix dactylifera 		Present Not Native, Cultivated Only Not Introduced Cultivated Only Cultivated 16622
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Scientific Name: Phyllanthus amarus
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 16622
Phyllanthus amarus 		Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Ruderal 16622
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Scientific Name: Piscidia piscipula
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Piscidia piscipula 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Pithecellobium unguis-cati
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Pithecellobium unguis-cati 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Doubtfully Native
Introduced Status: Assumed to be Introduced
Invasive Status: Invasive
Reference Number: 16622
Portulaca oleracea 		Present Doubtfully Native Assumed to be Introduced Invasive 16622
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Scientific Name: Portulaca pilosa
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 16622
Portulaca pilosa 		Present Native Not Introduced Ruderal 16622
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Scientific Name: Portulaca rubricaulis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Portulaca rubricaulis 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Randia aculeata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Randia aculeata 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Rhizophora mangle
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Rhizophora mangle 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Rivina humilis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Rivina humilis 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Ruellia blechum
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 16270
Ruellia blechum 		Reported 16270
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Scientific Name: Salicornia bigelovii
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Salicornia bigelovii 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Sapindus saponaria var. saponaria
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Sapindus saponaria var. saponaria 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Sarcocornia perennis
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Sarcocornia perennis 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Schinus terebinthifolius
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15182
Schinus terebinthifolius 		Reported 15182
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Scientific Name: Sesuvium portulacastrum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Sesuvium portulacastrum 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Sida abutifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Voucher: 19887
Sida abutifolia 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622 19887
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Scientific Name: Sida acuta
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 16622
Sida acuta 		Present Native Not Introduced Ruderal 16622
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Scientific Name: Solanum americanum
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Solanum americanum 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Solanum bahamense
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Solanum bahamense 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Solanum erianthum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Solanum erianthum 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Sporobolus domingensis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Sporobolus domingensis 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Suaeda linearis
Occurrence: Assumed to be Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16270
Suaeda linearis 		Assumed to be Present Native Not Introduced Native 16270
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Scientific Name: Suriana maritima
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Suriana maritima 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622
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Scientific Name: Tamarindus indica
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Invasive
Cultivated Status: Cultivated
Reference Number: 16622
Tamarindus indica 		Present Not Native, Naturalized Not Introduced Invasive Cultivated 16622
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Scientific Name: Tecoma stans
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Tecoma stans 		Reported 15181
Details
Scientific Name: Tournefortia gnaphalodes
Occurrence: Possibly Extirpated
Native Status: Possibly Extirpated
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 15181
Tournefortia gnaphalodes 		Possibly Extirpated Possibly Extirpated Not Introduced Native 15181
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Scientific Name: Toxicodendron radicans
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15182
Toxicodendron radicans 		Reported 15182
Details
Scientific Name: Vachellia farnesiana var. farnesiana
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 16622
Vachellia farnesiana var. farnesiana 		Present Native Not Introduced Ruderal 16622
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Scientific Name: Varronia bullata subsp. humilis
Occurrence: Reported
Reference Number: 15181
Varronia bullata subsp. humilis 		Reported 15181
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Scientific Name: Yucca aloifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 16622
Yucca aloifolia 		Present Native Not Introduced Native 16622


References for Indian%20Key%20Historic%20State%20Park:
Avery, G.N. 1983. Botanical notes of George Avery, south Florida botanist 1922 - 1983. Fairchild Tropical Garden Archives.
Chase, A. 1920. The North American species of Cenchrus. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 22: 45-77.
DeLisle, D.G. 1963. Taxonomy and distribution of the genus Cenchrus. Iowa State J. Sci. 37(3): 259-351.
Florida Park Service District 5. 1999. Vascular plany list at Indian Key State Historic Site, Monroe County, Florida. In files of The Institute for Regional Conservation, Miami, FL.
Gann, G.D. & J.A. Duquesnel. 1999. Observations of vascular plants at Indian Key State Historical Site, Monroe County, Florida. 3 December 1999. The Insititute for Regional Conservation, Miami, FL. RefID #16622. Link to data.
Native Plant Workshop. 1986. Preliminary checklist of vascular plants at Indian Key State Historic Site, Monroe County, Florida. February 1986. Compiled by members of the Native Plant Workshop.
Roberts, R.E. 1973. Plants of Indian Key, preliminary list - 5 & 6 July 1972 & 24 January 1973. In files of The Institute for Regional Conservation, Miami, FL.


Vouchers for Indian%20Key%20Historic%20State%20Park:
Bates s.n., MICH
Curtiss 3620, ISC
Curtiss 3620, NY
Curtiss 3620, US
Curtiss 3620, US
Curtiss 372, NY
Curtiss 372, US
Curtiss 5643, ISC
Curtiss 5643, MO
Curtiss 5643, NY
Curtiss 5643, NY
Curtiss 5643, US
Curtiss 5643, US
Simpson 470, NY
Simpson s.n., US
Small & Britton 1919, MICH
Small & Britton 9347, NY