Florida Keys Noseburn

Tragiasaxicola

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tragia (TRAY-gee-uh)
Species
saxicola (saks-ee-KOH-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

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Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | July 2011 | neutral

This small plant is considered this and extant only on Big Pine Key in the lower Keys. it is lsted as rare and endangered.

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