Rhexia nuttallii
| Rhexia nuttallii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Rhexia |
| Species: | R. nuttallii
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhexia nuttallii C.W.James
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Rhexia serrulata Nutt. | |
Rhexia nuttallii, commonly known as Nuttall's meadowbeauty, is a flowering plant species in the Melastomataceae family, native to Georgia and Florida in the United States.[1][2] This perennial, which grows up to 35 cm (14 in), thrives in wet areas including pine woodlands, depressions, flatwoods, and along pond edges.[2] It was named in honor of Thomas Nuttall.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Rhexia nuttallii C.W.James". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Rhexia nuttallii". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Nuttall's Meadowbeauty". wildsouthflorida.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.