Lyonia truncata

Lyonia truncata
var. proctorii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Lyonia
Species: L. truncata
Binomial name
Lyonia truncata
Urb.

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.[1]

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