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Henderson, Mary S. and Mary Hall
Condalia hookeri var. edwardsiana
Condalia hookeri M.C. Johnst. var. edwardsiana (Cory) M.C. Johnst.
Edwards' Bluewood, Bluewood Condalia
Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: COHOE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The species of this plant is named for William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865) who was Director of Kew Gardens from 1841-1865. He wrote “Flora boreali-americana” and many other works. He was founder and editor of “Journal of Botany”.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate , Fascicled
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Drupe
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May
Distribution
USA: TXBibliography
Bibref 481 - How to Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest: Revised and Updated Edition (2001) Nokes, J.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Condalia hookeri var. edwardsiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Condalia hookeri var. edwardsiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Condalia hookeri var. edwardsiana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-01-07Research By: TWC Staff