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Marcus, Joseph A.
Houstonia pusilla Schoepf
Tiny bluet, Small Bluets, Star violet
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
USDA Symbol: HOPU3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The Star Violet has purple-blue flowers 1/4–1/3 inch across growing singly on the tips of fine branches. Each blossom consists of a narrow tube crowned by 4 lobes which spread sharply at right angles. The plant grows 4–6 inches tall with several branches. Though very small, star violets sometimes color a field blue. The opposite leaves are not more than 1/2 inch long, with the flower stem growing out of the leaf axil (248).
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: VioletDistribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , OK , SC , SD , TN , TX , VAUSDA Native Status: L48(N)
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
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USDA: Find Houstonia pusilla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Houstonia pusilla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Houstonia pusilla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-10-01Research By: TWC Staff
