Conservation
The Wildflower Center's Seed Bank was established in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Seeds of Success (SOS) program in concert with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Millennium Seed Bank Program (MSBP). The purpose of the Seed Bank is to collect, conserve, and develop native plant materials for stabilizing, rehabilitating and restoring lands in Texas and the United States.
To request seed from the Wildflower Seed Bank, please contact the Seed Bank Curator.
NPIN Data
Froelichia gracilis
Froelichia gracilis (Hook.) Moq.
Slender Snakecotton, Snake-cotton
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)USDA Symbol: FRGR3
Accession Data
Accession Number: LBJWC-MM-759
Field Data Form: LBJWC-MM-759.pdfCollection Date: 2006-08-27
Accession Number: LBJWC-MM-759
Collection Number: MM-759
Organization: LBJWC
Collector(s): Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Collected with: Marr, M.
Location Data
Country: USState: Texas
County: Caldwell
Location: County Road 713 between McMahan and Delhi; south side of road. Latitude: 29.849660
Longitude: -97.453910
Georeference Source: GPS
GPS Datum: WGS84 Altitude: 603 FT
Elevation in M: 183
Habitat Data
Associated Taxa: Paspalum langei, Sida lindheimeri, Tephrosia virginiana, Pinus taeda, Quercus stellata, Quercus marilandica, Carya texana, Ilex vomitoriaSlope: 1% to 5%
Aspect: N
Geology: Carrizo sandstone
Soil Texture: Sandy loam, light brown
Collection Data
Plants Sampled: 500 plants sampled.Population Size: 1000
Specimen Notes: Marr, M. - LBJWC:In field:8-27-2006