Palafoxia callosa
(Small Palafox)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit



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Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Small Palafox, Spanish Needles
    Synonyms: Othake callosa, Polypteris callosa
      Lifespan: Annual
      Zones: N/A
      Type: Forb
      Bloom Time: August - November
      Status: Native
      Range:

    Palafoxia callosa, or Small Palafox, is native to the Ozarks and south-central US. It is an annual that grows in open woods, glades and in rocky meadows and prairies. It blooms from mid summer into fall with light pink flowers.

    This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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