Bifora americana
(Prairie Bishop’s-weed)
Bifora americana, Pflugerville, Travis Co. 3911
Bifora americana, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co 9104
Bifora americana, Pflugerville, Travis Co. 3922
Bifora americana, Pflugerville, Travis Co. 3860
Bifora americana, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co 9102
Bifora americana, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co 9107
| Scientific Name | Bifora americana (Atrema americanum) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | BIAM2 |
| Common Name | Prairie Bishop's-weed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29598 |
| Family | Apiaceae (Parsley) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Pastures, hillsides, openings; sandy, clayey or limestone soils. Plant: Upright, delicate annual 8 to 30 inches tall. Leaves: Sparse leaves with blade finely divided into widely-spaced, threadlike segments, 3/4 to 2 inches long. Inflorescence: Clusters of very small white flowers each blossom about 1/4-inch across, with 5 lobes notched at tips; staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers. Bloom Period: March to June. References: Vascular Plants of Williamson County and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilsvsgi. |
BONAP Distribution Map Atrema americanum Map Color Key |
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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