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Hunzikeria texana
Hunzikeria texana (Torr.) D'Arcy
Texas Cupflower
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s): Browallia texana, Leptoglossis texana, Nierembergia viscosa
USDA Symbol: HUTE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Oblanceolate , Obovate , Spatulate
Leaf Apex: Acute , Obtuse
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Flower: Stamens 4
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Light purple to purple-pink.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Western edge of the Edwards Plateau of Texas, and probably adjacent Mexico.
Native Habitat: In limestone soil.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Hunzikeria texana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hunzikeria texana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hunzikeria texana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-14Research By: TWC Staff