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Geranium texanum
Geranium texanum (Trel.) A. Heller
Texas Geranium
Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GETE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Spreading or ascending branches, up to about 16 inches long.
Fruit: Shaped like an upraised crane's bill.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: AR , LA , OK , TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Geranium texanum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Geranium texanum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Geranium texanum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-31Research By: TWC Staff