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Iva imbricata Walter
Seacoast Marshelder
Beach Elder
Dune Marsh-elder
Florida native
A frequent succulent perennial of the dunes along most of Florida's coasts. The range extends along the coastal southeastern states from Texas to Virginia.
Typically growing up to 1 m (~3 ft.) tall and branching. Leaves are sessile, scented and mostly alternate above and opposite below. The small greenish-white flowers are solitary in the leaf axils. The mature fruit is a yellowish-brown achene.
Iva imbricata is a member of the Asteraceae - Aster family.
Other species of the Iva genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:
Iva frutescens - BIGLEAF SUMPWEED
Iva microcephala - PIEDMONT MARSHELDER
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species
iNaturalist profile for this species
USDA Plant Profile for this species
Date record last modified: Jan 16, 2024
