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Dataset: MOAR-
Taxa: Polygonaceae
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Morris Arboretum of University of Pennsylvania

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MOAR0010024William A. Niering   22091949-08-21
United States, Pennsylvania, Monroe, 2 mi S of Gilbert, 40.886942 -75.439351
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MOAR0010025Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-06-17
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 0.75 km NE of Rocky Valley, on the SW side of the lookout, 40.50654 -75.360847
MOAR
Fallopia cilinodis (Michx.) Holub
MOAR0010026Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-07-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, 1.7 km WSW of Gouldsboro, Gouldsboro State Park, Prospect Rock, 41.238674 -75.474815
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Fallopia cilinodis (Michx.) Holub
MOAR0010027Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2002-07-24
United States, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, 1.2 km SE of Wallsville, Lackawanna State Park, Lee Hill, 41.567998 -75.701373
MOAR
Fallopia cilinodis (Michx.) Holub
MOAR0010028Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2013-06-28
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, along W Branch Delaware River, 4.4 km ENE of Autumn Leaves, 41.942032 -75.28832
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Fallopia cilinodis (Michx.) Holub
MOAR0010029William A. Niering   18061949-07-04
United States, Pennsylvania, Monroe, Bradys Lake, 41.168995 -75.527806
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Fallopia cilinodis (Michx.) Holub
MOAR0010030Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2010-08-20
United States, Pennsylvania, Carbon, 2.88 km SW of Saylorsville, Hickory Run State Park, along Hickory Run, 41.018421 -75.714883
MOAR
Fallopia cilinodis (Michx.) Holub
MOAR0010031Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2012-07-03
United States, Pennsylvania, Carbon, 0.98 km WSW of Rockport, Lehigh Gorge State Park, Bald Mountain Section, 40.961711 -75.774038
MOAR
Fallopia cilinodis (Michx.) Holub
MOAR0010032Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2008-07-15
United States, Pennsylvania, Carbon, 1.7 km ENE of Saylorsville, Hickory Run State Park, Stage Trail, 41.042453 -75.675618
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Fallopia cilinodis (Michx.) Holub
MOAR0010033Janet Ebert   s.n.2007-08-05
United States, Pennsylvania, Chester, 1.45 km E of Doe Run, Fallowfield Township, ca 0.3 mi E of Doe Run-Church Road and 0.1 mi S of Buck Run, 39.906387 -75.841325
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Fallopia convolvulus (L.) A. Löve
MOAR0010034Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-08-18
United States, Pennsylvania, Northampton, 0.75 km NNE of Filetown, Jacobsburg Environmantal Education Center, E of Jacobsburg Road, 40.779388 -75.297046
MOAR
Fallopia convolvulus (L.) A. Löve
MOAR0010035Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1995-08-08
United States, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, 2.5 mi SE of Jessup, Moosic Mountain, 41.443072 -75.527946
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Fallopia convolvulus (L.) A. Löve
MOAR0010036Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-09-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, Delhaas Woods, 40.116027 -74.874147
MOAR
Fallopia convolvulus (L.) A. Löve
MOAR0010037Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-08-09
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 1.89 km NE of New Galena, Peace Valley Park, at Chapman Road bridge, 40.342411 -75.171895
MOAR
Fallopia convolvulus (L.) A. Löve
MOAR0010038William A. Niering   22611949-09-04
United States, Pennsylvania, Monroe, Scotrun, 41.065924 -75.319906
MOAR
Fallopia dumetorum (L.) Holub
MOAR0010039Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2012-07-11
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Morris Arboretum, along Paper Mill Run, 40.088444 -75.221011
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Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010040Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2012-07-10
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 1.65 km NNE of Clay Ridge School, 40.510881 -75.119262
MOAR
Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010041Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-08-18
United States, Pennsylvania, Northampton, 2 km NW of Belfast, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, along Bushkill Creek just below Jacobsburg Road bridge, 40.793378 -75.294765
MOAR
Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010042Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2007-08-22
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Twin Lakes, large lake, 41.383645 -74.905052
MOAR
Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010043William A. Niering   24161949-09-24
United States, Pennsylvania, Monroe, Scotrun, Niering's pond, 41.065924 -75.319906
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Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010044Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2008-08-22
United States, Pennsylvania, Montgomery, 0.34 km NW of Perkiomenville, roadside along Perkiomen Ave, Perkiomen Creek, 40.318283 -75.477512
MOAR
Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010045Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2007-08-13
United States, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Mud Pond at Newton Lake, on the W side, 41.62638 -75.545126
MOAR
Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010046Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2013-07-26
United States, Pennsylvania, Montgomery, 0.5 km SW of Ambler, W side of Wissahickon Creek just above Butler Pike, open area between sewer line right of way and creek, 40.169708 -75.201019
MOAR
Fallopia sachalinensis (F. Schmidt ex Maxim.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010047M. W. Sanderson   s.n.1999-07-05
United States, Pennsylvania, Mifflin, 0.9 mi SW of Burnham, along Kishacoquillas Creek, 40.638486 -77.575213
MOAR
Fallopia sachalinensis (F. Schmidt ex Maxim.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010048Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2002-05-17
United States, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Schenley Park, 40.433125 -79.940329
MOAR
Fallopia sachalinensis (F. Schmidt ex Maxim.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010049Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2002-05-17
United States, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Schenley Park, 40.433125 -79.940329
MOAR
Fallopia sachalinensis (F. Schmidt ex Maxim.) Ronse Decr.
MOAR0010050Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-09-22
United States, Pennsylvania, Northampton, 1.1 km SW of Belfast, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, Boulton Historic Site, 40.773652 -75.287201
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010051Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-09-22
United States, Pennsylvania, Northampton, 1.95 km NW of Belfast, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, Bushkill Creek below Jacobsburg Road bridge, 40.788829 -75.296904
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010052Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-08-18
United States, Pennsylvania, Northampton, 1.85 km NE of Belfast, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, near Bushkill Creek, 40.771307 -75.28007
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010053Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2003-09-07
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 2.8 km E of Richland Center, Nockamixon State Park, bank between Rt. 563 and creek at bridge over Tohickon Creek, 40.436083 -75.264817
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010054Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2002-08-28
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, 0.75 km NE of Varden, 41.488468 -75.389366
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010055Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-09-22
United States, Pennsylvania, Northampton, 1.7 km NW of Filetown, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, along Fehr Road, 40.783969 -75.314742
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010056Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2003-09-09
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Minks Pond, 41.203796 -74.999068
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010057Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-09-21
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, Biles Island, 40.175943 -74.74905
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010058Sarah L. Corbett   4232000-07-31
United States, Pennsylvania, Chester, French Creek State Park, 0.3 km SW of county line intersect through S end Pine Swamp, 40.187313 -75.79329
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010059M. W. Sanderson   s.n.1999-09-07
United States, Pennsylvania, Snyder, McClure, 40.707021 -77.314434
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010060Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2012-10-11
United States, Pennsylvania, Chester, 2.15 km ENE of Lewisville, White Clay Creek Preserve, S side of Strickersville Road at Big Elk Creek, 39.729945 -75.851911
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010061William A. Niering   4751948-09-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Lake Wallenpaupack, 41.413135 -75.233668
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010062Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-09-26
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 1.9 km NE of New Galena, Peace Valley Park, SW of Chapman Road, 40.342474 -75.171812
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010063Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2013-09-10
United States, Pennsylvania, Montgomery, 2.75 km SSW of Ambler, Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, Willow Lake Farm, 40.139888 -75.239194
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010064Emma Williams   s.n.2012-08-30
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Morris Arboretum, Floodplain Entrance Meadow, between wetland and sculptures, E of pond, Natural Lands Section, 40.088444 -75.221011
MOAR
Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub
MOAR0010065Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2013-09-30
United States, Pennsylvania, Montgomery, 2 km SW of Ambler, Briar Hill Preserve, 40.141824 -75.238219
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010066Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2001-07-31
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Walker Lake, 41.417002 -74.917208
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010067Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2002-08-05
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Beach Lake, 41.601865 -75.159616
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010068Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1988-09-11
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 1.15 mi NNE of Smiths Corner, along Tohickon Creek, Boy Scouts of America Camp Ockanickon, 40.437892 -75.097529
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010069Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2003-09-07
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 2.7 km NE of Richland Center, Nockamixon State Park, along Tohickon Creek midway between Rt. 563 bridge and youth hostel, 40.449786 -75.273271
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010070Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2002-07-29
United States, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna, Quaker Lake, 41.977327 -75.920174
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010071Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2002-07-29
United States, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna, Quaker Lake, 41.977327 -75.920174
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010072Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2004-07-07
United States, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna, Lake of Meadows, SE side, 41.933178 -76.139494
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010073Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2000-08-16
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Egypt Meadows Lake, shoreline N of bridge, 41.353497 -75.195436
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010074Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2004-08-17
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Goose Pond, 41.405801 -75.275125
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010075Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1988-07-26
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Shehawken Lake, 41.892351 -75.389152
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010076Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2001-07-16
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Duck Harbor Pond, 41.753546 -75.208688
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010077Barbara Lathrop   s.n.2007-06-20
United States, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland, Beaver Run Reservoir, 40.483034 -79.555714
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010078Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-08-23
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Lake Ladore, 41.570501 -75.390237
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010079Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2003-08-05
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Lake Maskenozha, 41.188003 -74.986774
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010080Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2007-08-06
United States, Pennsylvania, Luzerne, Lily Lake, W end, 41.142494 -76.080977
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010081Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2003-09-09
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Minks Pond, 41.203796 -74.999068
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010082Rick Koval   s.n.2001-09-17
United States, Pennsylvania, Luzerne, 0.5 km SE of Ketcham, along Abrahams Creek, 41.356898 -75.909292
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Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010083Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1991-07-17
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Cooks Pond, 41.404337 -75.368135
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Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010084Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1988-07-26
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Shehawken Lake, 41.892351 -75.389152
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010085Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2002-07-22
United States, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna, Lakeside Pond, toward the center of the pond near the S end, 41.682857 -75.820818
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010086Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2001-07-27
United States, Pennsylvania, Luzerne, SE side of Lily Lake, 41.142494 -76.080977
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010087Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2001-07-09
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Shohola Lake, 41.376085 -74.988847
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010088W. C. Brumbach   80151972-09-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Berks, Ontelaunee Dam, Maiden Creek Township, in an area closed to boating, 40.4467 -75.93183
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010089Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1991-07-17
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Cooks Pond, 41.404337 -75.368135
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010090Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1988-06-21
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, White Oak Pond, 41.64846 -75.38207
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010091Barbara Lathrop   s.n.2011-07-14
United States, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Stevens Lake Dam, 41.60065 -75.94326
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010092Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2008-09-17
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 1.9 km NNW of Yardley, Delaware River at Scudder Falls Bridge, 40.257668 -74.848787
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010093Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2010-09-15
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, Biles Island, SW end, along a small tributary of Biles Creek, 40.175943 -74.74905
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010094Barbara Lathrop   s.n.2013-08-15
United States, Pennsylvania, York, York Haven, York Haven Pond, 40.114144 -76.706617
MOAR
Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F. Gray p.p.
MOAR0010095Barbara Lathrop   s.n.2012-07-25
United States, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna, Minkler Lake, 41.95896 -76.09811
MOAR
Persicaria arifolia (L.) Harolds.
MOAR0010096Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2010-07-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 0.78 km SW of Nockamixon State Park office, behind old dam on Route 563, 40.458435 -75.239483
MOAR
Persicaria arifolia (L.) Harolds.
MOAR0010097Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2008-08-11
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 0.3 km WNW of California, along Tohickon Creek, 40.476099 -75.350556
MOAR
Persicaria careyi (Olney) Greene
MOAR0010098William A. Niering   
United States, Pennsylvania, Monroe, detailed locality information protected
MOAR
Persicaria careyi (Olney) Greene
MOAR0010099Claudia Steckel   
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, detailed locality information protected
MOAR
Persicaria careyi (Olney) Greene
MOAR0010100Sarah L. Corbett   
United States, Pennsylvania, Berks, detailed locality information protected
MOAR
MOAR0010101William A. Niering   23371949-09-05
United States, Pennsylvania, Monroe, 1 mi SSE of McMichael, 40.981683 -75.390955
MOAR
MOAR0010102Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2008-10-02
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 1.08 km W of Ridge Valley, Cole/Simon property, Ridge Valley Creek, 40.375417 -75.389557
MOAR
MOAR0010103Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1993-09-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, Ridge Valley, Ridge Valley Creek, 40.374606 -75.371279
MOAR
MOAR0010104Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-08-15
United States, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna, Pops Hobby Lake, on NW side of the lake, 41.947474 -75.927854
MOAR
MOAR0010105Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-07-12
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Promised Land State Park, Lower Lake, 41.315336 -75.229747
MOAR
MOAR0010106Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-08-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Promised Land State Park, Lower Lake, 41.315336 -75.229747
MOAR
MOAR0010107Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2008-07-29
United States, Pennsylvania, Wayne, Lake Constance, 41.516439 -75.153935
MOAR
MOAR0010108Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2007-08-23
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Twin Lakes, small lake, 41.392403 -74.900589
MOAR
MOAR0010109William A. Niering   19861949-07-07
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Blue Heron Lake, 41.27797 -75.052837
MOAR
MOAR0010110Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2010-07-20
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 0.68 km NNW of Finland, at bend in Unami Creek, 40.390008 -75.422155
MOAR
MOAR0010111Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-07-09
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 4.5 km ENE of Tullytown, on Waste Management property, 40.154766 -74.76566
MOAR
MOAR0010112Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-08-05
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Pickerel Lake, 41.253828 -75.079987
MOAR
MOAR0010113Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2007-07-25
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Twelve Mile Pond, 41.178937 -75.092474
MOAR
MOAR0010114Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-09-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, Delhaas Woods, 40.116027 -74.874147
MOAR
MOAR0010115Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-08-18
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 1.9 km NE of Richland Center, Camp Tohickanee pond along Tohickon Creek, 40.450742 -75.28372
MOAR
MOAR0010116Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.1999-09-15
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 1.6 mi ESE of Ottsville, along Tinicum Creek, 40.464281 -75.132844
MOAR
MOAR0010117Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2006-09-27
United States, Pennsylvania, Montgomery, 1.55 km WNW of East Greenville, above East Greenville Water Company, Perkiomen Creek, 40.41239 -75.522209
MOAR
MOAR0010118Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-07-29
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, Delhaas Woods, at Rt. 413 - I-95 intersectiion, 40.116027 -74.874147
MOAR
MOAR0010119Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2006-09-01
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, 2.4 km W of Uhlerstown, Swamp Creek, 40.525377 -75.101643
MOAR
MOAR0010120Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2001-07-03
United States, Pennsylvania, Pike, Walker Lake, 41.417002 -74.917208
MOAR
MOAR0010121Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2005-08-22
United States, Pennsylvania, Monroe, Gouldsboro Lake, Gouldsboro State Park, 41.230002 -75.455047
MOAR
MOAR0010122Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2009-08-03
United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks, Money Island, 40.125943 -74.792385
MOAR
Persicaria longiseta (Bruijn) Kitag.
MOAR0010123Ann F. Rhoads   s.n.2012-05-07
United States, Pennsylvania, Chester, 2.1 km ENE of Lewisville, White Clay Creek Preserve, Big Elk Creek Section, 39.729842 -75.852236
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