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Frog Fruit

Phyla nodiflora

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Description:

A low growing plant only reaching a height of three to five inches. The trailing stems have a woody base, tend to form mats and can be as long as three feet. The leaves are about 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches long with toothed margins towards the end of the leaf. The white flowers have five petals and are found in spikes about 4 inches long.

Habitat:

Lawn around resort on Hatchet Caye.

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Phyla nodiflora

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