Phyllanthus abnormis, known as Drummond's leafflower, is an herbaceous plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It grows from 10 to 50 centimeters in height. It is native to the United States (New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida) and Mexico (Tamaulipas). Throughout its range, it is always found growing in sand or sandy soil.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Drummond's leaf-flower being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phyllanthus stipulatus
- Phyllanthus evanescens
- Phyllanthus debilis
- Phyllanthus leucanthus
- Phyllanthus amarus
- Phyllanthus pentaphyllus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malpighiales
- Family
- Phyllanthaceae
- Genus
- Phyllanthus
- Species
- Phyllanthus abnormis
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