Acalypha virginica L.

Locations ofAcalypha virginica L. in Virginia

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Family
Euphorbiaceae
Botanical Name
Acalypha virginica L.
Common Name
Virginia Three-seeded Mercury, Virginia Copperleaf
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Acalypha virginica L.
Comments
Habitat
Dry oak-hickory forests, woodlands, barrens, outcrops, clearings, and riverside prairies; also in weedy, disturbed habitats, especially in dry or barren soils. Frequent in the Piedmont and mountains (lower elevations); infrequent in the Coastal Plain.
Native Status
Native

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