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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: Annual
Habit: 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 , Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White, pink or purple.

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM
Native Habitat: Moist soils in canyon bottoms, hillsides, open or wooded areas.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-06-29
Research By: CBR

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