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Priva lappulacea

Priva lappulacea (L.) Pers.

Cat's-tongue, Catstongue, Velvetburr

Verbenaceae (Verbena family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PRLA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Fruit: Separates into 2 nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: White to pale blue or lavender.

Distribution

USA: FL , TX
Native Habitat: Disturbed areas, hammocks, roadsides.

From the National Organizations Directory

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

Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX

Web Reference

Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-10
Research By: CBR

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