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Acourtia runcinata
Acourtia runcinata (Lag. ex D. Don) B.L. Turner
Featherleaf Desertpeony, Peonia
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Perezia runcinata
USDA Symbol: ACRU3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate , Oblong
Leaf Margin: Lobed , Pinnatifid
Leaf Apex: Acute
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Blooms mostly March to August.
Distribution
USA: TXFrom 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
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Acourtia runcinata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Acourtia runcinata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acourtia runcinata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-08-17Research By: TWC Staff