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Chionanthus pygmaeus is a rare species of flowering plant in the olive family known by the common name pygmy fringetree. It is endemic to Florida, where there are 46 known occurrences as of 2010. The plant is found in increasingly rare habitat in Central Florida that is being consumed for development, and some protected areas are not managed adequately. Most populations are small. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Chionanthus
- Family
- Oleaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Pygmy fringetree en Pygmy fringe-tree
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