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Marcus, Joseph A.

Phlox cuspidata

Phlox cuspidata Scheele

Pointed Phlox

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonym(s): Phlox cuspidata var. grandiflora, Phlox cuspidata var. humilis

USDA Symbol: PHCU2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: LA , OK , TX

From the National Organizations Directory

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

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 766 - Dale Groom's Texas Gardening Guide (2002) Groom, D.
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Phlox cuspidata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Phlox cuspidata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox cuspidata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-05
Research By: TWC Staff

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