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Family: Euphorbiaceae   Spurge Family

Genus: Acalypha   Copperleaf
Genus of herbs and shrubs with 430 to 500 of mostly tropical to subtropical species. Derived from the Greek word for nettle.

Scientific Name: Acalypha ostryifolia Riddell
Common Name(s): Hophornbean Copperleaf, Pineland Threeseed Mercury
Growth Type: annual
Species Description:


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Caption: Hophornbeam copperleaf seedling's alternate, serrate, pubescent leaves.

ID: Hrb-ACCOS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, seedling
Caption: Hophornbeam copperleaf seedling's alternate, serrate, pubescent leaves.

ID: Hrb-ACCOS-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, seedling