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| Tamala humilis | |
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| Growing in open-canopy white sand scrub | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Genus: | Tamala |
| Species: | T. humilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Tamala humilis | |
| Synonyms[4] | |
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Tamala humilis, commonly referred to as scrub bay[2] or silk bay,[2][3] is a species of flowering plant in the laurel family endemic to peninsular Florida in the US.[2]
Habitat
[edit]It is only known to grow in the deep sands of Florida scrub habitat,[2][3] where it often associates with Pinus clausa (sand pine) and Ceratiola ericoides (Florida rosemary).[2]
Conservation
[edit]The species is relatively widespread and often locally abundant when habitat conditions are suitable. However, the majority of scrub habitat has been destroyed due to development for real estate, agriculture (particularly for citrus), and pine silviculture. Therefore, this species, like other scrub endemics, is threatened by historic and ongoing habitat loss in addition to fire suppression and invasive species.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Carrero, C. (2021). "Persea humilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T151249291A152527686. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T151249291A152527686.en. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Tamala humilis". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Tamala humilis". Flora of the Southeastern United States. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ↑ "Tamala humilis (Nash) Small". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
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