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Palafoxia texana
Palafoxia texana DC.
Texas Palafox
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PATE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This genus is named after José de Palafox y Melzi, Duke of Saragossa (1776–1847), a Spanish captain-general, in the war against the invading armies of Napoleon.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: LA , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
Benefit
Attracts: ButterfliesNectar Source: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Palafoxia texana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Palafoxia texana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Palafoxia texana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-30Research By: TWC Staff