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Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Photo by CynthiaMHori
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25.37, -80.9535

Field Notes

Description:

Family Rebiaceae (madder). Flowers 20-3 cm, Leaves are opposite or whorled leaves are mostly 7-15 cm long. Blooms summer & fall, reportedly can be found entire state of Florida

Habitat:

Found in everglades in wet soil

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Great Pic., I think you might look at: Buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis. Family Rebiaceae (madder). Flowers 20-3 cm, Leaves are opposite or whorled leaves are mostly 7-15 cm long. Blooms summer & fall, reportedly can be found entire state of Florida. I've only see one on 05/24/95 on wet ground at zip code 32750.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2011

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