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Drummond's leaf-flower

Phyllanthus abnormis

Drummond's leaf-flower (Phyllanthus abnormis) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11b. Mature size 1"–20". Blooms Jan–Dec.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to FL, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 4a–11b
Mature size: 1"–20"
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Jan–Dec
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Drummond's leaf-flower (Phyllanthus abnormis) — *Phyllanthus abnormis* — Drummond's leaf-flower. Photo by Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, drummond's leaf-flower pairs naturally with: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora).