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Evolvulus nuttallianus
Evolvulus nuttallianus Schult.
Shaggy Dwarf Morning-glory, Silky Evolvulus, Shaggy Evolvulus
Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
Synonym(s): Evolvulus argenteus, Evolvulus pilosus
USDA Symbol: EVNU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Pale lavender.
Distribution
USA: AR , AZ , CO , IL , KS , MO , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , TN , TX , UT , WYFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Evolvulus nuttallianus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Evolvulus nuttallianus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Evolvulus nuttallianus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-22Research By: TWC Staff