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Phemeranthus parviflorus
Phemeranthus parviflorus (Nutt.) Kiger
Sunbright, Dwarf Flameflower, Prairie Flameflower
Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)
Synonym(s): Talinum appalachianum, Talinum parviflorum
USDA Symbol: PHPA29
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CO , IA , IL , KS , LA , MN , MO , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , UT , WYNative Habitat: Bare sandy or sandy clay soils; distributed throughout most of Texas; found from Arkansas, Texas and Arizona, north to Minnesota.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunBenefit
Warning: Chewing raw roots or leaves can cause irritation of the mouth and throat. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plant’s different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web 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 parviflorus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phemeranthus parviflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phemeranthus parviflorus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: ADA, NPIS