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HI Phyllis and Kelly,
We met hiking on the St. Croix SNA today. I wanted to let you know that Polanisia jamesii is found on the St. Croix SNA. My husband said he has seen them in the sand blowouts along the trail which runs along the bluff.
I enjoyed talking today with you both and love your website! If you ever are curious about when certain plants may be in full bloom at the St. Croix SNA, feel free to reach out.
love this website….keep up the great work!
Congratulations on the new book. I’ll have to check into it. 🙂