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Oryctes nevadensis
Oryctes nevadensis S. Watson
Nevada Diggerplant, Nevada Oryctes
Solanaceae (Potato family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ORNE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , NVNative Habitat: Sandy soils, dunes.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Oryctes nevadensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oryctes nevadensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oryctes nevadensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-10Research By: CBR