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Ruellia yucatana

Ruellia yucatana (Leonard) Tharp & F.A. Barkley

Yucatan Wild Petunia

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Synonym(s): Ruellia nudiflora var. yucatana

USDA Symbol: RUYU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 14 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Violet
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Flowers bluish-lavender.

Distribution

USA: TX

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-02
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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