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Cressa nudicaulis

Cressa nudicaulis Griseb.

Nakedstem Alkaliweed, Naked-stem Alkali-weed, Leafless Alkaliweed

Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CRNU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Salt marshes and flats, roadsides in coastal areas.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL					OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-30
Research By: CBR

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