Mascarene Island leaf-flower

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Phyllanthus tenellus

Mascarene Island leaf-flower, a reference photo
Photo: Wasp32 · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Phyllanthus tenellus is a herbaceous plant in the leafflower family, Phyllanthaceae. It is commonly called Mascarene Island leaf flower as it is native to the Mascarene Islands. It is often a weed in flower beds, gardens, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mascarene Island 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Species
Phyllanthus tenellus

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