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Eurytaenia texana
Eurytaenia texana Torr. & A. Gray
Texas Spreadwing
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: EUTE5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margin: Lobed , Pinnatifid
Inflorescence: Axillary , Terminal , Umbel
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Flower: Petals 5
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: LA , NM , OK , TXNative Habitat: Sandy soil, prairies.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eurytaenia texana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eurytaenia texana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eurytaenia texana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-13Research By: TWC Staff