| 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. |
| Availability: |
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Grown by enthusiasts. |
| 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. |
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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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