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Evolvulus arenarius
Evolvulus arenarius R.T. Harms
Sand Plain Dwarf Morning-glory, High Plains Dwarf-morning-glory, High Plains Dwarf Morning Glory, High Plains Dwarf Morningglory
Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: EVAR3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Bluish purple to lavender.
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Distribution: Endemic to the High Plains sands of the Texas/New Mexico border region.
Native Habitat: Sandy soils, grasslands, oak thickets.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterResearch Literature
Reslit 3140 - A new species of Evolvulus (Convolvulaceae) from the High Plains of the Texas/New Mexico Border (2014) Robert T. HarmsThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Evolvulus arenarius in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Evolvulus arenarius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Evolvulus arenarius
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-30Research By: CBR