Turkey tangle frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora)

Turkey tangle frogfruit, a reference photo — Photo: Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Phyla nodiflora, commonly known as lippia, kurapia, turkey tangle frogfruit, capeweed, and frogfruit, is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It can be found in the tropics around the globe. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for ground cover, and is often present in yards or disturbed areas.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Turkey tangle frogfruit 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

Phyla lanceolata
Phyla cuneifolia

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Phyla
Species: Phyla nodiflora

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