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Allegheny spurge

Pachysandra procumbens

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

4" tall wildflower with multiple tiny white flowers on a red stem.

Habitat:

Stillhouse Falls Hollow, Tennessee.

Reference Links:

Pachysandra procumbens Allegheny spurge from North Creek Nurseries

Species ID Suggestions

Allegheny Spurge

Pachysandra procumbens
chesterbperry
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Comments (5)
chesterbperry
That is the odd part, they are supposed to be evergreen.
KarenL
Thanks Chester. I don't recall seeing any leaves so maybe they were killed by a hard frost?
KarenL
I think it is just the blooms Craig as you can see the anthers on the end of the stamen But I have no idea of the species!
craigwilliams
That's very interesting Karen! Looks like some kind of parasite but may just be blooming before the leaves develop. Whatever it is, I'd like to know too!

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PublishedMarch 15, 2012

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