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Stenaria nigricans
Stenaria nigricans (Lam.) Terrell
Bluets, Diamond-flowers
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: STNI6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: White to pinkish or pale lavender.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CO , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MI , MO , MS , NE , NH , NM , OH , OK , SC , TN , TX , VAWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Stenaria nigricans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Stenaria nigricans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Stenaria nigricans
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-13Research By: Joseph A. Marcus