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Emre E.

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Austin, TX

Phyla nodiflora

Texas Frogfruit

The primary subject is identified as Phyla nodiflora based on its distinctive prostrate, mat-forming growth habit, which is typical for a groundcover plant. The close-up image clearly shows the characteristic inflorescence: a dense, rounded head of tiny white flowers on a distinct stalk (peduncle). The leaves are simple, arranged oppositely along the stems, which further supports this identification. This combination of features is diagnostic for Frogfruit, a species native to the provided location in Texas.

Field notes

I like this name. Tiny little flowers in an open field

Overview

Conservation

Not evaluated

Phyla nodiflora, commonly known as lippia, kurapia, turkey tangle frogfruit, capeweed, and frogfruit, is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It can be found in the tropics around the globe. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for ground cover, and is often present in yards or disturbed areas.

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Observation

Location

Austin, TX

Observed

September, 7:49 PM

Weather

Clear, 86F

Shared

September 5, 2026

Also known as

Capeweed
Frogfruit
Lipia
Sawtooth Frogfruit
Texas Frogfruit
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
Turkey Tangle Fogfruit
Carpetweed

Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Verbenaceae

Genus

Phyla