Bahia absinthifolia
(Yerba Raton)
Bahia absinthifolia, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend NP 2116
Bahia absinthifolia, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend NP 2127
Bahia absinthifolia, Lajitas Airport Trails, Brewster Co. 5435
Bahia absinthifolia, Lajitas Airport Trails, Brewster Co. 5440
Bahia absinthifolia, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend NP 2182/2189
Bahia absinthifolia, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend NP 2125
Bahia absinthifolia, Castellon, Big Bend NP 0066
| Scientific Name | Bahia absinthifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | BAAB |
| Common Name | Yerba Raton, Hairyseed Bahia | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36791 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry slopes, hillsides, flats and along arroyos, from 2,500 to 5,500 ft. Plant: Spreading perennial 4 to 16 inches tall, branching from base. Leaves: Gray-green, highly variable shape from simple lanceolate to oblong to once or twice ternately-lobed; 3/8 to 2 inches long; lower leaves opposite; upper leaves alternate. Inflorescence: One or a few composite flower heads at the ends of long stems, each 1-1/4 inch across with 10 to 13 yellow rays and numerous yellow disk florets. Bloom Period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and SEINet. |
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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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