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Centaurium arizonicum
Centaurium arizonicum (A. Gray) A. Heller
Arizona Centaury, Arizona Mountain-pink
Gentianaceae (Gentian family)
Synonym(s): Centaurium calycosum var. arizonicum, Erythraea calycosa var. arizonica
USDA Symbol: CEAR12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Habitat: Open, damp places, especially on streambanks.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Centaurium arizonicum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Centaurium arizonicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Centaurium arizonicum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-03Research By: CBR