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Dyschoriste linearis var. linearis
Dyschoriste linearis (Torr. & A. Gray) Kuntze var. linearis
Narrowleaf Snake Herb, Polkadots
Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
Synonym(s): Calophanes linearis, Dipteracanthus linearis
USDA Symbol: DYLIL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Leaves sparsely covered with hairs on margins and main veins. Stems mostly glabrous or with scattered bristles on margins. Inflorescence and sepals glabrous except for bristles along the margins and keel of the sepals.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: OK , TXBibliography
Bibref 281 - Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas (1999) Diggs, G. M.; B. L. Lipscomb; B. O'Kennon; W. F...Search More Titles in Bibliography
Research Literature
Reslit 3016 - STUDIES IN THE GENUS DYSCHORISTE (ACANTHACEAE): l. PLANTS OF NORTHERN MEXICO, TEXAS TO ARIZONA (1999) James HenricksonThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Dyschoriste linearis var. linearis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dyschoriste linearis var. linearis in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-09-25Research By: CBR