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Breynia retusa
Breynia retusa is a shrub in the Phyllanthaceae family, native to parts of South and Southeast Asia and grown as an ornamental or hedge plant in warm climates. It is best kept in a warm, frost-free spot with good drainage.
Breynia retusa is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae.
It grows naturally in Bangladesh, China, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia (peninsular), Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Réunion where it is considered as an invasive weed.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
