Tamala humilis
Species of flowering plant
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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]
| 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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Habitat
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
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]
