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Maytenus phyllanthoides
A low growing evergreen shrub with paddle-like leathery leaves. Found along the coast and native to South Texas, Florida, and Mexico. Goes by several different common names like Mangle Dulce, Mayten, Florida Mayten, Gutta-percha Mayten, Leatherleaf and by other names.
Spotted in a large open meadow at the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park.
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