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Sclerocarpus uniserialis var. uniserialis
Sclerocarpus uniserialis (Benth.) Hemsl. var. uniserialis
Mexican Bonebract
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SCUNU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Yellow disc corollas usually with reddish (sometimes purple) veins.
Distribution
USA: TXBenefit
Fragrant Flowers: yesAdditional resources
USDA: Find Sclerocarpus uniserialis var. uniserialis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sclerocarpus uniserialis var. uniserialis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sclerocarpus uniserialis var. uniserialis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff