Aesculus pavia var. pavia
(Red Buck-eye)
Aesculus pavia var. pavia, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2249
Aesculus pavia var. pavia, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2234
Aesculus pavia var. pavia, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2239
Aesculus pavia var. pavia, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2235
Aesculus pavia var. pavia, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington Co. 2161
Aesculus pavia var. pavia, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Washington Co. 2165
| Scientific Name | Aesculus pavia var. pavia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | AEPAP |
| Common Name | Red Buck-eye | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 182118 |
| Family | Sapindaceae (Soapberry) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Canyons and limestone ledges in drainages. Plant: Large shrub or small many-branched tree, typically understory, 5 to 10 ft tall (or higher). Leaves: Palmately-compound with 5 large, lanceolate to oblanceolate, dark green leaflets 3 to 8 inches long with toothed edges. Inflorescence: Red or pinkish-red tubular flowers 1-1/2 inches long in clusters 6 to 9 inches long. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and Wildflower Center Notes: Another variety, A. pavia var. flavescens, has yellow blossoms and is also found in Central Texas but further west and south. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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