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Cressler, Alan

Houstonia purpurea var. montana

Houstonia purpurea L. var. montana (Small) Terrell

Roan Mountain Bluet, Venus's Pride

Rubiaceae (Madder Family)

Synonym(s): Hedyotis purpurea var. montana, Houstonia montana

USDA Symbol: HOPUM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: NC , TN

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-15
Research By: SET

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