Iowa's native and naturalized dicots.

The following information is sorted in ascending order alphabetically by "Family".


The following Papaveraceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
. . . . Fumariaceae Corydalis flavula (Raf.) DC . . . . Yes Yes E&R does not include this plant in IA.
. . . . Papaveraceae Papaver orientale L. . . . . No No E&R does not include this plant in Iowa.
. . . . Papaveraceae Papaver rhoeas L. . . . . No No E&R does not include this plant in Iowa.
Adlumia fungosa (Aiton) Greene . . Papaveraceae Adlumia fungosa (Aiton) Greene . Wooded bluff. Rare in EC [Benton County (1910)]. EC No No FNA does not include this plant in Iowa.
Argemone albiflora Hornem. . Prickly poppy Papaveraceae Argemone albiflora Hornem. . Sandy, disturbed ground. Rare in WC [Sac County (1923)], EC [Iowa County (1927)], & SE [Louisa County]. EC, WC, SE No No FNA does not include this plant in Iowa.
Argemone mexicana L. . Mexican poppy Papaveraceae Argemone mexicana L. . Waste ground. Rare in SE [Henry (1897) & Muscatine (1896) Counties]. SE No No FNA does not include this plant in Iowa.
Argemone polyanthemos (Fedde) G. Ownbey . . Papaveraceae Argemone polyanthemos (Fedde) G. Ownbey . Dry pasture in loess bluffs. Rare in NW [Plymouth County]. NW Yes No FNA does not include this plant in Iowa.
Chelidonium majus L. . Shallow-wort, celandine Papaveraceae Chelidonium majus L. . Moist woods. Open alluvium. Rare escapee from cultivation [Allamakee, Black Hawk, Cherokee, Iowa, Johnson, & Winneshiek Counties]. NE, NW, EC No No .
Corydalis aurea Willd. . Golden corydalis Fumariaceae Corydalis aurea Willd. . Dry, rocky hillsides. Rare in scattered localities throughout. All Yes Yes FNA does not include this plant in Iowa.
Corydalis curvisiliqua Engelm. ssp. grandibracteata (Fedde) G. Ownbey . Fumariaceae Corydalis curvisiliqua Engelm. ssp. grandibracteata (Fedde) G. Ownbey Open, sandy soil. Rare in SE [Henry, Lee, Louisa, & Muscatine Counties] & in SC [Mahaska County]. SE, SC Yes Yes .
Corydalis micrantha (Engelm.) Gray . Slender fumewort Fumariaceae Corydalis micrantha (Engelm.) Gray ssp. micrantha Dry, sandy soil. Frequent in SE & SC. Infrequent in SW. Infrequent to rare in NC & NE. NE, NC, SE, SC, SW Yes Yes .
Corydalis sempervirens (L.) Pers. . Pink corydalis Fumariaceae Corydalis sempervirens (L.) Pers. . Dry or rocky wooded slopes. Rare in NE [Allamakee County]. NE Yes Yes FNA does not include this plant in Iowa.
Dicentra canadensis (Goldie) Walp. . Squirrel corn Fumariaceae Dicentra canadensis (Goldie) Walp. . Moist, north-facing & east-facing, wooded slopes. Frequent in NE 1/4. Absent in W. Infrequent elsewhere. NE, NC, EC, C, SE, SC Yes Yes .
Dicentra cucullaria (L.) Bernh. . Dutchman's breeches Fumariaceae Dicentra cucullaria (L.) Bernh. . Moist, wooded slopes. Frequent in NW. Common elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Fumaria officinalis L. . Fumitory Fumariaceae Fumaria officinalis L. . Disturbed areas. Railroad tracks. Rare in SC [adventive in Wayne County] & in SW [Page County]. SC, SW No No FNA does not include this plant in Iowa.
Sanguinaria canadensis L. . Bloodroot Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L. . Upland woods. Ravines. Frequent to common throughout. All Yes Yes .

The following Penthoraceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
See Saxifragaceae . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The following Phrymaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
Phryma leptostachya L. . Lopseed . . . . Woods. Frequent to common throughout. All Yes Yes .

The following Phytolaccaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
Phytolacca americana L. . Pokeweed Phytolaccaceae Phytolacca americana L. var. americana Alluvial woods. Fencerows. Old pastures. Sandy, waste places. Frequent in SE. Infrequent in SC. Rare in NC, NE, & SW. NE, NC, SE, SC, SW Yes Yes .

The following Plantaginaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
Plantago aristata Michx. . Bracted plantain . . . . Dry, open habitats. Common in S 1/2. Infrequent elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Plantago cordata Lam. . Plantain . . . . Along wooded streams. Rare in EC [Scott County (an 1847 collection by Parry from near Davenport)]. EC Yes Yes .
Plantago indica L. . Plantain . . . . Along railroad tracks. Rare in SE [Jefferson County (1933)]. SE No No .
Plantago lanceolata L. . Buckhorn plantain . . . . Dry disturbed areas. Rare in NE. Infrequent in extreme E. Frequent to common elsewhere. Spreading rapidly. All No No .
Plantago major L. . Plantain . . . . Yards. Pastures. Waste places. Common in W. Infrequent to rare elsewhere. All No No .
Plantago patagonica Jacq. . Plantain . . . . Roadsides. Dry, sandy prairies. Loess bluffs. Waste ground. Common in W. Infrequent elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Plantago rugelii Dcne. . Common plantain, Rugel's plantain . . . . Yards. Open woods. Disturbed soil. Waste ground. Common throughout. All Yes Yes .
Plantago virginica L. . Plantain . . . . Dry, open places. Usually sandy. Frequent in SE. Infrequent in SC. Rare in SW. SE, SC, SW Yes Yes .

The following Platanaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
Platanus occidentalis L. . Sycamore Platanaceae Platanus occidentalis L. . Alluvial woods. Frequent to common in S 1/2 & in E. Rare in Paleozoic Plateau. NE, EC, C, WC, SE, SC, SW Yes Yes .

The following Polemoniaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
Collomia linearis Nutt. . . . . . . Dry or sandy prairies. Along railroads. Rare [adventive in N, EC, & SC]. NE, NC, NW, EC, SC No No .
Ipomopsis rubra (L.) Wherry . Standing cypress . . . . Sandy soil. Rare escapee from cultivation in NC [Cerro Gordo County], EC [Johnson County], & SW [Fremont County]. NC, EC, SW No No .
Navarretia intertexta (Bentham) Hooker . . . . . . Vernal pools. Rare in NW & in SW [Page County (1920)] . NW, SW Yes No .
Phlox bifida Beck . Cleft plox . . . . Dry, open sand. Sand prairies. Rare in E 1/2. NE, EC, EC, C, SE, SC Yes Yes .
Phlox divaricata L. . Sweet William, blue phlox . . . . Moist woods. Infrequent in NW. Frequent to common elsewhere. All Yes Yes E&R includes 2 subspecies: ssp. divaricata & ssp. laphamii (Wood) Wherry.
Phlox maculata L. . . . . . . Prairie swales. Moist roadsides. Fens. Frequent in NE. Infrequent in NC. Rare in EC & in SC [Warren County]. NE, NC, EC, SC Yes Yes .
Phlox paniculata L. . Garden phlox . . . . Roadsides. Disturbed soil near dwellings. Infrequent to rare escapee from cultivation throughout. All Yes No .
Phlox pilosa L. . Prairie phlox . . . . Prairie remnants. Open, sandy plains. Infrequent in SE. Frequent to common elsewhere. All Yes Yes E&R includes 2 subspecies: ssp. pilosa & ssp. fulgida (Wherry) Wherry.
Phlox subulata L. . Moss-pink . . . . Sandy or gravelly soil near dwellings Rare escapee from cultivation All No No .
Polemonium reptans L. . Jacob's ladder . . . . Open woods. Woodland edges. Wet prairies. Fens. Common in E 1/2. Infrequent to rare in W 1/2. All Yes Yes .

The following Polygalaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
Polygala cruciata L. . Milkwort . . . . Dry, usually sandy soil. Vernal pools. Rare in NE [Buchanan County] & in SE [Muscatine County (1898)]. NE, SE Yes Yes .
Polygala incarnata L. . Pink milkwort . . . . Dry, sandy soil. Rare in E & SW. NE, EC, SE, SW Yes Yes .
Polygala polygama Walter var. obtusata Chodat Purple milkwort . . . . Sandy plains. Sand blowouts. Rare in E [Allamakee, Buchanan, Clinton, Jackson, Linn, & Wapello (1941) Counties]. NE, EC, SE Yes Yes .
Polygala sanguinea L. . Field milkwort . . . . Prairie remnants. Openings in woods. Sandy, moist places. Frequent to infrequent in E 2/3. NE, NC, EC, C, SE, SC Yes Yes .
Polygala senega L. . Seneca snakeroot . . . . Dry, rocky soil. Sparsely wooded slopes. Openings on bluffs. Frequent in Iowan Surface. Infrequent in Paleozoic Plateau. Rare in C & SE. NE, NC, EC, C, SE Yes Yes E&R includes 2 varieties: var. senega & var. latifolia T&G.
Polygala verticillata L. . Whorled milkwort . . . . Dry slopes. Prairie remnants. Frequent in SW. Rare in NC. Infrequent elsewhere. All Yes Yes E&R includes 4 varieties: var. verticillata, var isocycla Fern., var sphenostachya Pennell, var. ambigua (Nutt.) Wood.

The following Polygonaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
. . . . Polygonaceae Fallopia X bohemica Chrtek & Chrtkova . . . . No No = Fallopia japonica X F. sachalinensis
. . . . Polygonaceae Persicaria bicornis (Raf.) Nieuwland . . . . Yes Yes FNA [5:589] lists Polygonum longistylum Small as a synonym for Persicaria bicornis. E&R lists Polygonum longistylum Small as a synonym for Polygonum pensylvanicum var. laevigatum.
. . . . Polygonaceae Persicaria bungeana (Turczaninow) Nakai . . . . No No .
. . . . Polygonaceae Rheum rhabarbarum L. . . . . No No .
. . . . Polygonaceae Rumex stenophyllus Ledebour . . . . No No FNA lists Rumex obtusifolius L. var. cristatus Neilreich as a synonym for this taxon.
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench . Buckwheat Polygonaceae Fagopyrum esculentum Moench . Roadsides. Fencerows. Disturbed soil near dwellings. Rare escapee from cultivation throughout. Not persisting. All No No .
Polygonella articulata (L.) Meisner . . Polygonaceae Polygonella articulata (L.) Meisner . Sand dunes. Blowouts. Dry, open habitats. Rare in C [Hardin County (1902)] & E [Allamakee, Buchanan, Clinton, Jackson, Louisa (1910), Muscatine, & Winneshiek Counties] . NE, EC, C, SE Yes Yes .
Polygonum achoreum Blake . . Polygonaceae Polygonum achoreum Blake . Open, disturbed areas. Frequent to common throughout. All Yes Yes .
Polygonum amphibium L. var. emersum Michx. Waste smartweed Polygonaceae Persicaria amphibia L. . Muddy shores. Standing water of marshes. Common in NC, SC, & SW. Infrequent in NW & EC. Rare in Paleozoic Plateau. NE, NC, NW, EC, SC, SW Yes Yes .
Polygonum amphibium L. var. stipulaceum (Coleman) Fern. . Polygonaceae Persicaria amphibia (L.) Gray . Edges of marshes & ponds. Shallow, standing water. Common in NC, SC, & in lakes area. NC, NW, SC Yes Yes .
Polygonum aviculare L. . Knotweed Polygonaceae Polygonum aviculare L. . Yards. Dry, disturbed areas. Frequent to common throughout. All No No FNA includes 5 subspecies in Iowa: ssp. aviculare, ssp. buxiforme (Small) Costea & Tardif, ssp. neglectum (Besser) Arcangeli, ssp. depressum (Meisner) Arcangeli, ssp. rurivagum (Jordan ex Boreau) Berher.
Polygonum cespitosum Blume var. longiseta (DeBruyn) Stewart Creeping smartweed Polygonaceae Persicaria longiseta (Bruijn) Kitagawa . Roadsides. Disturbed, moist soil. Rare in SW [Mills County]. SW No No .
Polygonum convolvulus L. . Black bindweed Polygonaceae Fallopia convolvulus (L.) A. Love . Roadsides. Alluvial woods. Waste places. Frequent to common throughtout. All No No .
Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. & Zucc. . Japanese bamboo Polygonaceae Fallopia japonica (Houttuyn) Decraene var. japonica Roadsides. Infrequent in E. Rare elsewhere. All No No .
Polygonum douglasii Greene . . Polygonaceae Polygonum douglasii Greene . Sandy or gravelly soil. Rare in NE [Allamakee County]. NE Yes Yes .
Polygonum erectum L. . . Polygonaceae Polygonum erectum L. . Roadsides. Dry, disturbed soil. Infrequent to rare in E. NE, EC, SE Yes Yes .
Polygonum hydropiperoides Michx. . . Polygonaceae Persicaria hydropiperoides (Michx.) Small . Shallow water. Shores. Marshes. Rare in C, EC, SE, & SC. EC, C, SE, SC Yes Yes .
Polygonum hydropiper L. . . Polygonaceae Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Spach . Shallow water. Marshes. Stream margins. Not reported from extreme NW counties. Frequent to common elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Polygonum lapathifolium L. . . Polygonaceae Persicaria lapathifolia (L.) Gray . Alluvial woods. Shores. Waste ground. Common in W 1/2 & in Paleozoic Plateau. NE, NC, NW, EC, C, WC, SC, SW Yes Yes .
Polygonum orientale L. . . Polygonaceae Persicaria orientalis (L.) Spach . Moist, disturbed soil. Waste places. Infrequent in S & E. NE, EC, SE, SC, SW No No .
Polygonum pensylvanicum L. var. laevigatum Fern. . Polygonaceae Persicaria pensylvanica (L.) Gomez . Fields. Marshes. Ponds. Open, wet habitats. Common throughout. All Yes Yes E&R lists Polygonum longistylum Small & P. bicorne Raf. as synonyms for P. pensylvanicum L. var. laeviagutum Fern. FNA [5:589] lists Polygonum longistylum Small as a synonym for Persicaria bicornis (Raf.) Nieuwland.
Polygonum persicaria L. . Lady's thumb Polygonaceae Persicaria maculosa Gray . Open, wet habitats. Infrequent to rare in NE 1/4. Frequent to common elsewhere. All No No .
Polygonum punctatum Ell. . Water smartweed Polygonaceae Persicaria punctata (Ell.) Small . Open, wet ground. Marsh edges. Prairie swales. Rare in NW. Frequent to common elsewhere. All Yes Yes E&R includes 2 varieties: var. punctatum & var. confertiflorum (Meisner) Fassettt
Polygonum ramosissimum Michx. . Bushy knotweed Polygonaceae Polygonum ramosissimum Michx. . Moist, usually sandy soil. Common in SW. Frequent in NC. Infrequent in E 1/2. All Yes Yes FNA includes 2 subspecies in Iowa: ssp. ramosissimum & ssp. prolificum (Small) Costea & Tardif
Polygonum sagittatum L. . Tearthumb Polygonaceae Persicaria sagittata (L.) H. Gross . Open, marshy ground. Frequent in NE 1/4. Infrequent in SE & SC. NE, NC, EC, C, SE, SC Yes Yes .
Polygonum scandens L. . Climbing false buckwheat Polygonaceae Fallopia scandens (L.) Holub . Roadsides. Frencerows. Alluvial woods. Common in NC & SW. Frequent in E 1/2. Rare in NW. NE, NC, NW, EC, C, SE, SC, SW Yes Yes E&R includes 3 varieties: var. scandens, var. cristatum (Engelm. & Gray) Gl., var. dumetorum (L.) Gl. FNA segregates Polygonum scandens var. dumetorum as Fallopia dumetorum (L.) Holub.
Polygonum scandens L. var. dumetorum (L.) Gl. Climbing false buckwheat Polygonaceae Fallopia dumetorum (L.) Holub . Roadsides. Frencerows. Alluvial woods. Common in NC & SW. Frequent in E 1/2. Rare in NW. NE, NC, NW, EC, C, SE, SC, SW Yes Yes E&R includes 3 varieties: var. scandens, var. cristatum (Engelm. & Gray) Gl., var. dumetorum (L.) Gl. FNA segregates Polygonum scandens var. dumetorum as Fallopia dumetorum (L.) Holub.
Polygonum tenue Michx. . . Polygonaceae Polygonum tenue Michx. . Dry, open, sandy habitats. Sioux Quartzite outcrops. Frequent in Paleozoic Plateau. Infrequent to rare elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Polygonum virginianum L. . Jumpseed Polygonaceae Persicaria virginiana (L.) Gaertner . Moist, wooded slopes & ravines. Common in NC & EC. Infrequent in NW. Frequent elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Rumex acetosella L. . Red sorrel Polygonaceae Rumex acetosella L. . Dry, sandy soil or waste ground. Infrequent in SC. Frequent to common elsewhere. All No No .
Rumex altissimus Wood . . Polygonaceae Rumex altissimus Wood . Prairie remnants. Open, alluvial woods. Infrequent in Paleozoic Plateau. Frequent to common elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Rumex crispus L. . Curly dock Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L. . Open, moist, often disturbed, habitats. Infrequent in SC & SW. Frequent to common elsewhere. All No No .
Rumex maritimus L. var. fueginus (Phil.) Dusen . Polygonaceae Rumex fueginus Philippi . Shores. Marshes. Wet sand. Frequent in NC & in lakes area. Rare elsewhere. All No No .
Rumex mexicanus Meisner . . Polygonaceae Rumex triangulivalvis (Danser) Rech. . Moist, open soil. Disturbed ground. Not reported in SW. Infrequent to rare elsewhere. NE, NC, NW, EC, C, WC, SE, SC Yes Yes FNA [5:511] does not include Rumex mexicanus in IA. E&R lists Rumex trangulivalvis as a synonym for Rumex mexicanus. FNA [5:511] lists Rumex trangulivalvis as a segregate from Rumex salicifolius Wienmann.
Rumex obtusifolius L. . Bitter dock Polygonaceae Rumex obtusifolius L. . Roadsides. Sandy marshes. Moist lowlands. Infrequent to rare throughout. All No No .
Rumex occidentalis S. Watson . . Polygonaceae Rumex occidentalis S. Watson . Moist lowlands. Rare in NE [Allamakee County]. NE Yes Yes .
Rumex orbiculatus Gray . . Polygonaceae Rumex britannica L. . Pond margins. Marshes. Prairie swales. Fens. Infrequent to rare throughout. All Yes Yes .
Rumex patientia L. . . Polygonaceae Rumex patientia L. . Moist roadsides. Alluvium. Sandy soil. Infrequent in N & E. NE, NC, NW, EC, SE No No .
Rumex venosus Pursh . . Polygonaceae Rumex venosus Pursh . Roadsides. Railroads. Rare in NE [Dubuque County (1936)] & in SE [Des Moines County]. NE, SE Yes No .
Rumex verticillatus L. . . Polygonaceae Rumex verticillatus L. . Lake margins. Marshes. Low, moist ground. Frequent in E 1/2. NE, NC, EC, C, SE, SC Yes Yes .

The following Portulacaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
. . . Carolina spring beauty Portulacaceae Claytonia caroliniana Michx. . . . . Yes Yes .
Claytonia virginica L. . Spring beauty Portulacaceae Claytonia virginica L. . Moist, wooded slopes. Frequent to common throughout. All Yes Yes .
Montia chamissoi (Ledeb. ex Sprengel) Greene . . Portulacaceae Montia chamissoi (Ledeb. ex Sprengel) Greene . Shaded, wet, sandstone ledges. Rare in NE [Fayette County (1898)]. NE Yes Yes .
Portulaca grandiflora Hooker . Moss-rose Portulacaceae Portulaca grandiflora Hooker . Waste ground. Disturbed sites. Widely cultivated. Rarely escapes. Not persisting. All No No .
Portulaca oleracea L. . Common purslane Portulacaceae Portulaca oleracea L. . Waste ground. Yards. Disturbed habitats. Common throughout. All No No .
Talinum parviflorum Nutt. ex T&G . Prairie fameflower Portulacaceae Phemeranthus parviflorus (Nutt.) Kiger . Thin soil over Sioux Quartzite. Rock outcrops. Rare in NW [Lyon County]. NW Yes Yes .
Talinum rugospermum Holz. . Fameflower Portulacaceae Phemeranthus rugospermus (Holz.) Kiger . Blowouts in sandy plains. Rare in NE [Allamakee County]. NE Yes Yes .

The following Primulaceae are native or naturalized in Iowa.

Scientific
Name
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Author
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Subspecific Category
[Eilers & Roosa]		 Common
Name		 Family
[FNA]		 Scientific
Name
[FNA]		 Author
[FNA]		 Subspecific
Category
[FNA]		 Habitat Abundance & Distribution Geographic Areas of
Iowa Occupied		 US
Native?		 IA
Native?		 Special
Notes
Anagallis arvensis L. . . Myrsinaceae Anagallis arvensis L. . Disturbed ground. Rare in C [Story County] & in EC [Johnson & Scott (1886) Counties]. EC, C No No .
Androsace occidentalis Pursh . Rock jasmine Primulaceae Androsace occidentalis Pursh . Dry, often sandy, open habitats. Frequent in NC & extreme E. Infrequent to rare elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Dodecatheon amethystinum Fassett . Jeweled shooting star Primulaceae Dodecatheon amethystinum (Fassett) Fassett . Limestone & sandstone cliffs & ledges. Rare in NE [Allamakee, Clayton, Dubuque, & Winneshiek Counties] & in EC [Jackson County]. NE, EC Yes Yes .
Dodecatheon meadia L. . Shooting star Primulaceae Dodecatheon meadia L. . Prairie remnants. Open upland, wooded bluffs. Common in Iowan Surface. Infrequent in SE. Rare in Des Moines lobe. Rare in Paleozoic Plateau. NE, NC, NW, EC, C, WC Yes Yes E&R includes 2 varieties: var. media & var. brachycarpum (Small) Fassett. FNA includes no varieties.
Lysimachia ciliata L. . Fringed loosestrife Myrsinaceae Lysimachia ciliata L. . Moist, lowland woods. Low prairies. Marsh edges. Infrequent to common throughout. All Yes Yes .
Lysimachia clethroides Duby . Loosestrife Myrsinaceae Lysimachia clethroides Duby . Disturbed soil. Rare escapee from cultivation. All No No .
Lysimachia hybrida Michx. . Loosestrife Myrsinaceae Lysimachia hybrida Michx. . Alluvial woods, shores, & marshy ground. Rare in C & NW. Frequent to common elsewhere. All Yes Yes .
Lysimachia lanceolata Walter . Loosestrife Myrsinaceae Lysimachia lanceolata Walter . Moist woods. Bottomlands. Edges of wooded streams. Frequent to infrequent in N 1/2. NE, NC, NW, EC, C, WC Yes Yes .
Lysimachia nummularia L. . Moneywort Myrsinaceae Lysimachia nummularia L. . Alluvial woods. Open, moist habitats. Moist, disturbed soil. Frequent in NE 1/4. Infrequent in NC. Rare in SE & SC. NE, NC, EC, C, SE, SC No No .
Lysimachia punctata L. . Loosestrife Myrsinaceae Lysimachia punctata L. . Roadsides. Woodland edges. Disturbed sites. Rare escapee from cultivation. All No No .
Lysimachia quadriflora Sims . Loosestrife Myrsinaceae Lysimachia quadriflora Sims . Low, moist ground. Alluvium. Marsh edges. Common in NC. Frequent in NE 1/4. Infrequent to rare in NW, EC, SE. NE, NC, NW, EC, C, SE Yes Yes .
Lysimachia terrestris (L.) BSP . Swamp loosestrife, swamp candle Myrsinaceae Lysimachia terrestris (L.) BSP . Marshes. Low prairies. Wet, sandy ground. Not reported from NW. Infrequent to rare elsewhere. NE, NC, EC, C, WC, SE, SC, SW Yes Yes .
Lysimachia thyrsiflora L. . Loosestrife Myrsinaceae Lysimachia thyrsiflora L. . Marshes, often in standing shallow water. Infrequent in NC & in lakes area. Rare in NE & SE. NE, NC, NW, SE Yes Yes .
Primula mistassinica Michx. . Bird's-eye primrose Primulaceae Primula mistassinica Michx. . Seeps. Wet limestone or sandstone cliffs. Rare in C [Hardin County (1921)]. C Yes Yes .

In this category a total of 105 dicots were recorded from the state of Iowa.

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