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Salazaria mexicana (Mexican bladdersage)
Pyle, Lynn

Salazaria mexicana

Salazaria mexicana Torr.

Mexican Bladdersage, Bladder Sage, Paper Bag Bush

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SAME

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

On this grayish-green shrub with spine-tipped twigs, it is usually the papery bladders scattered over the surface that attract attention.

The bladder-like calyx may be blown by the wind, thus dispersing seeds to new areas.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NV , TX , UT
Native Distribution: S. California to s. Utah, w. Arizona, sw. Texas, and n. Mexico.
Native Habitat: In deserts, commonly in washes.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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