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Bejaria racemosa (Tarflower)
Tauscher, Joseph Allan

Bejaria racemosa Vent.

Tarflower, Flyweed, Flycatcher

Ericaceae (Heath Family)

Synonyms: Bejaria floridana

USDA Symbol: BERA3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Slender shrub; branches few, stiff, erect.

The backs of the flower petals produce a sticky exudate that traps flies and gives the plant its common names.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA
Native Distribution: Georgia and Alabama south to peninsular Florida.
Native Habitat: Pine flatwoods, scrub.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Bejaria racemosa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Bejaria racemosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bejaria racemosa

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-09-28
Research By: LBJWFC

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