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Eucnide bartonioides (Rock-nettle)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Eucnide bartonioides Zucc.

Rock-nettle, Yellow rocknettle, Yellow stingbush

Loasaceae (Blazingstar Family)

USDA Symbol: EUBA3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Yellow rocknettle can be found in the rock ledges all along the Rio Grande, including those on the trail to the historical Hot Springs (no longer operated) in Big Bend National Park. It is a striking flower, yellow, funnel-shaped, about 1 1/4 inches long and 2 inches across. One of its outstanding features is the many yellow stamens extending well beyond the rest of the flower, with a tip of yellow pollen on each stamen, giving it a delicate, graceful appearance. The bright, showy flowers open only in bright sunshine. Leaves are 2–2 1/2 inches long, lobed and toothed in varying patterns (248).

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Flower: Flower 1 inch
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy Sandy Loam Medium Loam Clay Loam Clay

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Rock gardens, Rocky hillside, Wildflower meadow, Blooms ornamental
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds

Bibliography

Bibref 765 - McMillen's Texas Gardening: Wildflowers (1998) Howard, D.
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Eucnide bartonioides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Eucnide bartonioides in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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