Richardia grandiflora (Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud. is a plant in the Rubiaceae family, order Gentianales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Richardia grandiflora (Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud.

Richardia grandiflora (Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud.

Richardia grandiflora is a South American Rubiaceae species used as ground cover, now widespread in Florida where it is sometimes seen as a weed.

Family
Genus
Richardia
Order
Gentianales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Richardia grandiflora (Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud.

Richardia grandiflora, commonly known as largeflower Mexican clover, largeflower pusley, or Florida snow, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina. It is used as a ground cover, and has become widespread in Florida, where it is sometimes considered a weed.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Gentianales Rubiaceae Richardia

More from Rubiaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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