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Triodanis perfoliata
Triodanis perfoliata (L.) Nieuwl.
Clasping Venus's Looking-glass
Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
USDA Symbol: TRPE4USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Specimen & Label Data
Triodanis perfoliata var. perfoliata
Clasping Venus' Looking-Glass
Campanulaceae
Location: N side of Canyon Lake, 880 Military Drive, Canyon Lake Island. Latitude: 0.000000
Habitat: Plentiful, in colonies in moist, partly shaded areas.
Description: Slender, unbranched stems 15-45 cm high. Ovate leaves clasp the stem and have a bract-like appearance. Blue flowers are 12 mm dia.
County: Comal
Collector: Mary Beth White
Collection Date: May 2, 1993
Specimen number: 125
Herbarium Owner: NPSOT
Herbarium ID: 0364
Accession Date: May 25, 1993
Accession Number: 29
Annotations: SCFRC
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