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Richardson, Charmaine

Valerianella stenocarpa

Valerianella stenocarpa (Engelm. ex A. Gray) Krok

Narrowcell Cornsalad

Valerianaceae (Valerian Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: VAST2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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4 photo(s) available in the Image Gallery

Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1957 Collected 2018-04-23 in Hays County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Collected 2018-04-23 in Hays County by Eric Beckers

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

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2025-01-14
Research By: TWC Staff

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