Drummond’s leafflower
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Phyllanthus abnormis
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Phyllanthaceae
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Ecological Restoration Notes: |
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At present not cultivated, but this could be incorporated into restoration projects in coastal uplands, scrub and scrubby flatwoods. |
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Description: |
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Range: |
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Southeastern United States. |
Habitats: |
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Coastal uplands and moist to dry pinelands. |
Soils: |
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Moist to dry, well-drained sandy soils, without humus. |
Nutritional Requirements: |
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Salt Water Tolerance: |
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Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water. |
Salt Wind Tolerance: |
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Secondary line; tolerates significant salt wind without injury, but usually is somewhat protected. |
Drought Tolerance: |
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High; does not require any supplemental water once established. |
Light Requirements: |
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Full sun. |
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Flower Characteristics: |
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Inconspicuous. |
Flowering Season: |
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All year. |
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Keith J. Buttry, 18 March 2015 Virginia Key and Marine Stadium, Miami-Dade County
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Keith J. Buttry, 18 March 2015 Virginia Key and Marine Stadium, Miami-Dade County
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