Ditrysinia fruticosa
gulf sebastian-bush
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
entire, ciliate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
elliptic, lanceolate
Growth Form
forb, shrub
Flower Color
green, yellow
Flower Month
May - October
Height (meters)
1.5 - 2.5
Milky Sap
Yes
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Leaf Retention
Semi-evergreen
Field Characters
A small shrub with semi-evergreen leaves and erect terminal, candle-like flowers. Leaves longer than wide.
Habitat
Swamp forests and along rivers.