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Cressler, Alan

Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus

Evolvulus sericeus Sw. var. sericeus

Silver Dwarf Morning-glory, White Evolvulus

Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)

Synonym(s): Evolvulus sericeus var. discolor

USDA Symbol: EVSES

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems prostrate or ascending, up to about 1 foot long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AR , AZ , FL , GA , LA , NM , TX

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

USDA: Find Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus

Metadata

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

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