Goatweed
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Capraria biflora
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Scrophulariaceae
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A weedy native, mostly along the coast. Not recommended for general landscape use. |
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Grown by enthusiasts. |
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Southern United States; West Indies, Mexico, Central America and South America. |
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Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation. |
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Nectar plant for great southern white (Ascia monuste), Schaus' swallowtail (Papilio aristodemius ponceasus) and other butterflies. |
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