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Anderson, Wynn

Porophyllum scoparium

Porophyllum scoparium A. Gray

Trans-pecos Poreleaf, Poreleaf, Shrubby Poreleaf, Hierba del Venado, Jarilla, Pomerillo

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: POSC6

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Size Notes: Spread up to 2 feet.
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: NM , TX

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1101 Collected 2007-09-04 in Brewster County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

1 collection(s) available in the Wildflower Center Seed Bank

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-11
Research By: DEW

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