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Anderson, Wynn
Abronia angustifolia
Abronia angustifolia Greene
Purple Sand Verbena, Narrow-leaf Sand-verbena
Nyctaginaceae (Four O'clock Family)
Synonym(s): Abronia angustifolia var. arizonica, Abronia torreyi
USDA Symbol: ABAN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Oblong , Ovate
Leaf Margin: Entire , Undulate
Fruit Type: Accessory
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to ascending, up to about 1 foot long.
Flower: Flowers in 2 inch heads
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Woodland Edges and Openings
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Blooms ornamental, Color, Rock gardens, Rocky hillsideConspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Propagation Material: Seeds , TubersBibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiBibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
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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 Abronia angustifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Abronia angustifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Abronia angustifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-18Research By: EL