Pencilflower, Cheesytoes
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Stylosanthes hamata
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Fabaceae
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Landscape Uses:
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A common weed. Not generally recommended for the garden. |
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Availability: |
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Grown by enthusiasts. |
Description: |
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Range: |
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West Indies, Mexico, Central America and South America; probably introduced in South Florida. |
Habitats: |
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Open, disturbed areas. |
Soils: |
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Nutritional Requirements: |
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Salt Water Tolerance: |
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Drought Tolerance: |
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Light Requirements: |
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Full sun. |
Flower Color: |
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Yellow. |
Flower Characteristics: |
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Semi-showy. |
Flowering Season: |
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All year. |
Fruit: |
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Wildlife and Ecology: |
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Larval host plant for barred yellow (Eurema daira) butterflies. |
Horticultural Notes: |
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Comments: |
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May be occasionally mowed or bear light foot traffic. |
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Roger Hammer 2020, Larry and Penny Thompson Park, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
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Susan Lerner, cultivated at Pan's Garden, Town of Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
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