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Argythamnia blodgettii
Argythamnia blodgettii (Torr.) Chapm.
Blodgett's Silverbush, Blodgett’s Wild Mercury, Blodgett’s Wild-mercury
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Synonym(s): Ditaxis blodgettii
USDA Symbol: ARBL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: FLNative Distribution: Known in North America only in Florida, where it is listed as endangered.
Native Habitat: Open cactus hammocks, pinelands, mixed forests, rocky and sandy soils, limestone.
Web Reference
Webref 42 - Florida Natural Areas Inventory Field Guides (2001) Florida Natural Areas Inventory Field GuidesAdditional resources
USDA: Find Argythamnia blodgettii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Argythamnia blodgettii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Argythamnia blodgettii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-03-09Research By: CBR