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Euphorbiaceae
Acalypha

Acalypha phleoides Cavanilles. Common name: Lindheimer's Copperleaf. Phenology: May-Oct. Habitat: Rocky slopes, especially over limestone. Distribution: Nc. TX c. NM, and s. AZ south to s. Mexico.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA12, K4, Mex, NcTx; > Acalypha lindheimeri Müller of Aargau — S13, Tx. Basionym: Acalypha phleoides Cav. 1800

Links to other floras: = Acalypha phleoides - FNA12

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