Bellardia trixago
(Mediterranean Lineseed)
Bellardia trixago, Along FM 2434 west of Columbus, Colorado Co. 7062
Bellardia trixago, Along FM 2434 west of Columbus, Colorado Co. 7059
Bellardia trixago, Along FM 2434 west of Columbus, Colorado Co. 7065
Bellardia trixago, Along FM 2434 west of Columbus, Colorado Co. 7074
Bellardia trixago, Along FM 2434 west of Columbus, Colorado Co. 7064
Bellardia trixago, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5432
Bellardia trixago, Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Llano Co. 5433
| Scientific Name | Bellardia trixago | USDA PLANTS Symbol | BETR |
| Common Name | Mediterranean Lineseed, Bellardia | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 33493 |
| Family | Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) | Flora of North America Reference | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Various soil types in fields, disturbed areas and along roadsides; the images below were taken of a solitary plant atop Enchanted Rock. Plant: Single-stemmed, erect leafy annual, 12 to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Narrow, opposite, clasping, lanceolate leaves 2 to 3-1/2 inches long; margins are coarsely toothed. Inflorescence: Dense terminal raceme of two-lipped blossoms; white lower lip divided into three spreading lobes; upper lip is hoodlike, smaller and usually pinkish; leaf-like bract beneath each flower. Bloom Period: April and May. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason. |
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Texas Status: Introduced |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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