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Houstonia ouachitana
Houstonia ouachitana (E.B. Sm.) Terrell
Ouachita Bluet
Rubiaceae (Madder family)
Synonym(s): Hedyotis ouachitana
USDA Symbol: HOOU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AR , OKNative Habitat: Moist, shady areas, along streams and rivers, mesic forests.
Web Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 84 - Southeastern Flora (2020) John R. Gwaltney
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Houstonia ouachitana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Houstonia ouachitana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Houstonia ouachitana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-07-02Research By: CBR