Dominican Staggerbush (Lyonia truncata)
Description
Lyonia truncata is a species of flowering plant in the heath family known as Dominican staggerbush. One variety, var. proctorii, Proctor's staggerbush, is a rare plant endemic to Puerto Rico. It is federally listed as an endangered species by the United States government.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Ericales
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Family: Ericaceae
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Genus: Lyonia
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