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Acalypha gracilens
Acalypha gracilens A. Gray
Slender Threeseed Mercury
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Synonym(s): Acalypha gracilens var. delzii, Acalypha gracilens var. fraseri, Acalypha virginica var. gracilens
USDA Symbol: ACGR2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Linear , Oblong
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: RedBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil Description: Sandy
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Pineywoods Native Plant Center - Nacogdoches, TX
Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS
Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Acalypha gracilens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Acalypha gracilens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acalypha gracilens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff