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Amsonia grandiflora
Amsonia grandiflora Alexander
Arizona Bluestar, Big Bluestar
Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMGR4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: White flowers are often tinged lavender.
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Canyons in oak woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Amsonia grandiflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amsonia grandiflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsonia grandiflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-03-10Research By: CBR