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Eurytaenia texana

Eurytaenia texana Torr. & A. Gray

Texas Spreadwing

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: EUTE5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margin: Lobed , Pinnatifid
Inflorescence: Axillary , Terminal , Umbel
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Flower: Petals 5

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: LA , NM , OK , TX
Native Habitat: Sandy soil, prairies.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-08-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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