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Palafoxia riograndensis
Palafoxia riograndensis Cory
Rio Grande Palafox
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PARI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Head
Size Notes: 40-70 cm in height.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Big Bend region of Texas and the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila.
Native Habitat: Sandy or silty vegas on the Rio Grande River; 50–200+ m. (Bibref 293), (Webref 3).
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium , HighLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Drought Tolerance: Low , Medium
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Palafoxia riograndensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Palafoxia riograndensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Palafoxia riograndensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-03Research By: Joseph A. Marcus