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Chaptalia nutans (Heal and draw)
Lytle, Melody

Chaptalia nutans (L.) Polak.

Heal and draw, Lechuguilla, Silverpuff

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: CHNU2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: High

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Patsy Glenn Refuge - Wimberley, TX
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Chaptalia nutans in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Chaptalia nutans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chaptalia nutans

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: NPC

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