Kingdom Plantae Family Ericaceae Scientific name Lyonia truncata | Order Ericales Genus Lyonia Rank Species | |
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Similar Vernonia proctorii, Aristida chaseae, Lyonia fruticosa, Lyonia ligustrina, Lyonia lucida | ||
Lyonia truncata is a species of flowering plant in the heath family known as Dominican staggerbush.
One variety, var. proctorii, Proctor's staggerbush, is a rare plant endemic to Puerto Rico. It is federally listed as an endangered species by the United States government.
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