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Houstonia parviflora
Houstonia parviflora Holz. ex Greenm.
Greenman's Bluet
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Hedyotis greenmanii
USDA Symbol: HOPA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , BlueBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr
Bloom Notes: Very pale blue to almost white.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Central and south Texas, endemic.
Native Habitat: Grassy pastures.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Houstonia parviflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Houstonia parviflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Houstonia parviflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-14Research By: TWC Staff