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Galphimia angustifolia
Galphimia angustifolia Benth.
Narrowleaf Goldshower, Thryallis, Narrow-leaf Goldshower
Malpighiaceae (Barbados Cherry Family)
Synonym(s): Thryallis angustifolia
USDA Symbol: GAAN3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Found on open, rocky or lightly wooded areas from the Edwards Plateau south to Mexico.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Conditions Comments: Small plant producing racemes of yellow flowers.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: High
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 0429 Collected Jun12, 1993 in Bexar County by Mike FoxNPSOT 0220 Collected May 13, 1992 in Comal County by Mary Beth White
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Galphimia angustifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Galphimia angustifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galphimia angustifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-10Research By: TWC Staff