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Dichondra occidentalis
Dichondra occidentalis House
Western Ponysfoot, Western Pony's-foot, Western Dichondra
Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DIOC2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Ground-hugging mats, up to about 3 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Among rocks, shrubs, in coastal scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dichondra occidentalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dichondra occidentalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dichondra occidentalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-30Research By: CBR