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Houstonia subviscosa
Houstonia subviscosa (C. Wright ex A. Gray) A. Gray
Nodding Bluet
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Hedyotis subviscosa, Oldenlandia subviscosa
USDA Symbol: HOSU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Leaf Margin: Ciliate
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: White to light-pink.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Central, south and Gulf Coast of Texas, perhaps also north-eastern Mexico.
Native Habitat: Sandy soils in open pastures, creek margins and dunes.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Houstonia subviscosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Houstonia subviscosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Houstonia subviscosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-14Research By: TWC Staff