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Acourtia wrightii
Acourtia wrightii (A. Gray) Reveal & King
Brownfoot, Pink Perezia
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Perezia wrightii
USDA Symbol: acwr5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Pink perezia usually grows 1 1/2-2 feet tall and has many branches. The leaves, 1-5 inches long, are simple, alternate, with a short petiole or none at all. They are slightly wavy on the edges and finely toothed. The fragrant, rose-pink flower heads are massed in clusters at the top of the stems. They are 3/4 inch across, made up of 8-12 florets.
The species name of this plant is for Charles Wright, 1811-1885, world-wide botanical collector but mainly in Texas (1837-1852), Cuba and his native Connecticut.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall, often shorter.
Flower: Flowers in 4 inch head
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Woodlands' edge, Opening, Open woodlands, Canyons
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Calcareous, Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam, Medium Loam Clay
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Aromatic, Color, Blooms ornamentalUse Wildlife: Nectar-butterflies
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsBibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiBibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
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Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Acourtia wrightii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Acourtia wrightii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acourtia wrightii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-06Research By: TWC Staff