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Amsonia jonesii
Amsonia jonesii Woodson
Colorado Desert Blue Star, Jones' Bluestar
Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMJO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall, often much shorter.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , UTNative Habitat: Sandy sagebrush deserts and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Amsonia jonesii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amsonia jonesii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsonia jonesii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-03-09Research By: CBR