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Stenaria nigricans var. gypsophila
Stenaria nigricans (Lam.) Terrell var. gypsophila (B.L. Turner) Terrell
Gypsum Diamond-flowers, Gypsum Star-violet, Diamond-flowers, Diamond Flowers
Rubiaceae (Madder family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: STNIG
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: White to pinkish or pale lavender.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Rocky slopes, banks of dry arroyos.
Web Reference
Webref 39 - Plants of the World online (2020) Royal Botanic Gardens, KewWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Research Literature
Reslit 3162 - TAXONOMY OF STENARIA (RUBIACEAE: HEDYOTIDEAE), A NEW GENUS INCLUDING HEDYOTIS NIGRICANS (2001) Terrell, Edward E.This information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Stenaria nigricans var. gypsophila in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Stenaria nigricans var. gypsophila in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Stenaria nigricans var. gypsophila
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-19Research By: CBR