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Crusea diversifolia
Crusea diversifolia (Kunth) W.A. Anderson
Mountain Saucerflower, Mountain Saucer-flower
Rubiaceae (Madder family)
Synonym(s): Crusea subulata, Crusea wrightii
USDA Symbol: CRDI12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Nut
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White, pink or purple.
Distribution
USA: AZ , NMNative Habitat: Moist soils in canyon bottoms, hillsides, open or wooded areas.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Crusea diversifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Crusea diversifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Crusea diversifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-29Research By: CBR