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Smith, R.W.

Phyla cuneifolia

Phyla cuneifolia (Torr.) Greene

Wedgeleaf, Wedgeleaf Frogfruit, Wedgeleaf Fogfruit

Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)

Synonym(s): Lippia cuneifolia

USDA Symbol: PHCU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Sprawling or creeping plant, usually less than 6 inches in height.
Fruit: Separates into 2 nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Corollas with with purplish-pink centers.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , IL , IN , KS , LA , MO , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , UT , WY

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC		FAC			FAC		FACW	FACW	FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-25
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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