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Marcus, Joseph A.
Phyllanthus polygonoides
Phyllanthus polygonoides Nutt. ex Spreng.
Smartweed Leaf-flower, Knotweed Leafflower
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHPO3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleDistribution
USA: AR , AZ , LA , MO , NM , OK , TXBenefit
Use Wildlife: Seeds are important dove and quail food.Attracts: Birds
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 0343 Collected May 26, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry CliffeNPSOT 0729 Collected Sep 7, 1992 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0376 Collected May 12, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-JHS-2 Collected 2005-06-07 in Llano County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phyllanthus polygonoides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phyllanthus polygonoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phyllanthus polygonoides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-05Research By: TWC Staff