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Menodora scabra
Menodora scabra A. Gray
Rough Menodora
Oleaceae (Olive Family)
Synonym(s): Menodora scabra var. glabrescens, Menodora scabra var. laevis, Menodora scabra var. longituba, Menodora scabra var. ramosissima, Menodora scoparia
USDA Symbol: MESC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Numerous erect, rough, leafy stems with pale yellow flowers in loose clusters.
Menodora is a small but widespread genus with species in southern North America, southern South America, and southern Africa.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Distribution: Southeastern California and southern Utah east to western Texas and south to northern Mexico.
Native Habitat: Grassy slopes and brushy deserts.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Menodora scabra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Menodora scabra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Menodora scabra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-19Research By: TWC Staff