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Carr, Bill

Houstonia subviscosa

Houstonia subviscosa (C. Wright ex A. Gray) A. Gray

Nodding Bluet

Rubiaceae (Madder Family)

Synonym(s): Hedyotis subviscosa, Oldenlandia subviscosa

USDA Symbol: HOSU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Leaf Margin: Ciliate
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: White to light-pink.

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Central, south and Gulf Coast of Texas, perhaps also north-eastern Mexico.
Native Habitat: Sandy soils in open pastures, creek margins and dunes.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-14
Research By: TWC Staff

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