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Houstonia croftiae
Houstonia croftiae Britton & Rusby
Croft's Bluet
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Hedyotis croftiae
USDA Symbol: HOCR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Oblanceolate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Ground-hugging.
Flower: Petals 4
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: South Texas, endemic.
Native Habitat: Loamy soil in open brush.
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 Houstonia croftiae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Houstonia croftiae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Houstonia croftiae
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-10Research By: