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	P. integrigolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Subfamily:	Asteroideae
Genus:	Palafoxia
Species:	P. integrifolia
Binomial name
	Palafoxia integrifolia; (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

Palafoxia integrifolia, commonly known as the Coastalplain palafox and coastal plain palafox, is a species of palafox native to the southeastern United States.

Description

Palafoxia integrifolia is a herbaceous annual plant with pinkish-white disc flowers arranged in inflorescences. It has glossy, alternating leaves which are elogate on the lower portion of the stems and more linear at the top.^[2] The stems of P. integrifolia are less woody than other species of palafox, making it prone to drooping.^[2]

Taxonomy and etymology

P. integrifolia was described in 1842 by Thomas Nuttall. The generic name refers to José de Palafox y Melci^[3], while the species name is derived from the Latin word integrifolius, meaning "having entire leaves". Polypteris integrifolia is a valid synonym.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

P. integrifolia is found in the states of Georgia and Florida, where it grows in sandy uplands.^[2]

Ecology

Like other Palafoxia species, P. integrifolia is attractive to birds and insects, which aid in pollination.

References

External links

Category:Palafoxia Category:Flora of Florida Category:Flora of Georgia

[1] ttp://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=Pain8

[hawthorn-2] ttp://hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com/2010/08/coastalplain-palafox-palafoxia.html

[ladybird-3] ttp://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PAIN8

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