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Salazaria mexicana
Salazaria mexicana Torr.
Mexican Bladdersage, Bladder Sage, Paper Bag Bush
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SAME
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
On this grayish-green shrub with spine-tipped twigs, it is usually the papery bladders scattered over the surface that attract attention.
The bladder-like calyx may be blown by the wind, thus dispersing seeds to new areas.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , TX , UTNative Distribution: S. California to s. Utah, w. Arizona, sw. Texas, and n. Mexico.
Native Habitat: In deserts, commonly in washes.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Salazaria mexicana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Salazaria mexicana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Salazaria mexicana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-07Research By: TWC Staff