''Phlox glaberrima'' (commonly called smooth phlox) is a species of flowering plant in the
phlox family. It is native to the
Midwestern
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and
Southeastern United States
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where it is found in moist to wet areas. It can be found in both prairies and forests, where it is an indicator of high quality habitat.
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The relationships between ''Phlox glaberrima'', '' Phlox carolina'', and '' Phlox maculata'' are particularly unclear. There may be hybridization, or an undescribed third species that resembles an intermediate. The phylogenetic relationships of this group of ''Phlox'' is currently under review.
References
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