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Frog Fruit

Phyla Nodiflora

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Field Notes

Description:

Texas Frogfruit can be used as an excellent ground cover and is evergreen in warm years. It is also evergreen in areas protected from frost. It spreads vigorously. Frogfruit generally is a good nectar plant for butterflies. It is an attractive plant rambling over boulders or the edges of hanging baskets. It also can tolerate drought and flooding. http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PHNO2

Notes:

Also called turkey tangle or Texas Frogfuit.

Reference Links:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin

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PublishedJuly 31, 2013

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