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Fabre, Carl

Dichondra recurvata

Dichondra recurvata Tharp & M.C. Johnst.

Oakwoods Ponysfoot, Oakwoods Ponyfoot

Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: DIRE2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Mat-forming, up to about 1 inch tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous.

Distribution

USA: TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC					FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From 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
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Dichondra recurvata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Dichondra recurvata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dichondra recurvata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-22
Research By: TWC Staff

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