Cephalanthus occidentalis
(Buttonbush)
Cephalanthus occidentalis, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co. 9192
Cephalanthus occidentalis, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co. 9198
Cephalanthus occidentalis, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co. 9194
Cephalanthus occidentalis, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co. 9199
Cephalanthus occidentalis, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 00179
Cephalanthus occidentalis, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 00187
Cephalanthus occidentalis, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0661
| Scientific Name | Cephalanthus occidentalis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CEOC2 |
| Common Name | Buttonbush | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 34786 |
| Family | Rubiaceae (Madder) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Wet areas along streams, ponds and lakes. Plant: Tall, bushy, much-branched shrub 6 to 12 feet tall. Leaves: Highly variable, ovate to narrowly-lanceolate, opposite or whorled in groups of 3 leaflets; up to 6 inches long; petioles 1/8 to 1-inch long; surfaces smooth or slightly hairy. Inflorescence: Small white flowers in ball-shaped clusters with prominent pistils, turning into reddish globes in fall. Bloom Period: June to September. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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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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