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Glandularia tumidula
Glandularia tumidula (L.M. Perry) Umber
Plains Mock Vervain
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
Synonym(s): Verbena tumidula
USDA Symbol: GLTU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This species is a member of the verbena family (family Verbenaceae), which includes about 75 genera and 3,000 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees, mostly of tropical and warm temperate regions. Among them, teak is a highly prized furniture wood, and Vervain, Lantana, Lippia and Frog Fruit are grown as ornamentals.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to ascending, up to about 16 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: NM , TXBibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Glandularia tumidula in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Glandularia tumidula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Glandularia tumidula
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-25Research By: TWC Staff