Bernardia myriciifolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Plant Description: Deciduous shrub to 2 m or higher. Leaves obovate to elliptic, 6-30 mm long, alternate, simple. Male and female flowers on separate plants, the male in lusters and the female solitary.
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Occurrence: Occurring on slope, bluffs, and caliche ridges.
Bloom Period: March-November
Plant Use: Leaves are good browse for deer and livestock; good landscape platns (xeriscape). Host plant to Ladcy’s Scrub-hairstreak.
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