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Cressler, Alan

Ruellia parryi

Ruellia parryi A. Gray

Parry's Wild Petunia

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: RUPA3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: NM , TX

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-12
Research By: TWC Staff

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