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Ruellia purshiana
Ruellia purshiana Fernald
Pursh's Wild Petunia
Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: RUPU2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AK , GA , LA , MD , NC , SC , TN , VA , WVNative Distribution: Listed as endangered in Maryland.
Native Habitat: Grows in dry rocky or upland habitats.
Bibliography
Bibref 599 - Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas (1968) Radford, A., H. Ahles & C.R. BellSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ruellia purshiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ruellia purshiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ruellia purshiana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-09-25Research By: CBR