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Phemeranthus teretifolius
Phemeranthus teretifolius (Pursh) Raf.
Rock-portulaca, Quill Flameflower, Quill Fameflower
Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)
Synonym(s): Talinum teretifolium
USDA Symbol: PHTE18
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Flower color can be described as pink, rose-purple or magenta.
Distribution
USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , KY , MD , NC , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phemeranthus teretifolius in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phemeranthus teretifolius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phemeranthus teretifolius
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-02Research By: Joseph A. Marcus