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Bifora americana
Bifora americana Benth. & Hook. f. ex S. Watson
Prairie Bishop, Prairie Bishop's Weed
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: BIAM2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , OK , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-JHJ-4 Collected 2009-06-10 in Hays County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterBibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Bifora americana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bifora americana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bifora americana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-03Research By: TWC Staff