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Houstonia humifusa
Houstonia humifusa (A. Gray) A. Gray
Matted Bluet
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Hedyotis humifusa, Oldenlandia humifusa
USDA Symbol: HOHU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueDistribution
USA: NM , OK , TXFrom 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
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Houstonia humifusa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Houstonia humifusa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Houstonia humifusa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-10Research By: TWC Staff