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Cephalanthus salicifolius Humb. & Bonpl.

Mexican Buttonbush

Rubiaceae (Madder Family)

USDA Symbol: CESA3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Tree
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Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Extreme South Texas
USDA Native Status: L48 N

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-04-18
Research By: JAM

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