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Frasera albomarginata

Frasera albomarginata S. Watson

Desert Frasera, Desert Elkweed

Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

Synonym(s): Frasera albomarginata var. induta, Leucocraspedum albomarginatum, Swertia albomarginata

USDA Symbol: FRAL5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: White with green patches and small purple spots.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , NM , NV , UT
Native Habitat: Open, arid areas, hillsides, woodlands, grasslands.

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-04
Research By: CBR

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