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Houstonia micrantha
Houstonia micrantha (Shinners) Terrell
Southern Bluet
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Hedyotis australis, Hedyotis crassifolia var. micrantha
USDA Symbol: HOMI4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar
Bloom Notes: White with yellow eye.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , GA , LA , MS , OK , TN , TXWildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1160 Collected 2008-04-10 in Harrison County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterWeb Reference
Webref 51 - Alabama Plant Atlas (2020) Alabama Herbarium Consortium (AHC) and The University of West AlabamaWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Houstonia micrantha in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Houstonia micrantha in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Houstonia micrantha
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-12Research By: SET