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Phyllanthaceae
Nellica

not marked as a favorite taxon Nellica polygonoides (Nuttall ex Sprengel) R.W. Bouman. Common name: Smartweed Leaf-flower. Phenology: Apr-Oct. Habitat: Grasslands, calcareous glades. Distribution: E. LA west to NM, south into Mexico.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bouman et al (2022); = n/a — C, Pa; = Phyllanthus polygonoides Nutt. ex Spreng. — FNA12, GrPl, K4, Mex, NcTx, S13, Tx, X, Webster (1970). Basionym: Phyllanthus polygonoides Nutt. ex Spreng. 1826

Links to other floras: = Phyllanthus polygonoides - FNA12

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