Scientific Name | Diodia virginiana | DA PLANTS Symbol | DIVI3 |
Common Name | Virginia Buttonweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 34790 |
Family | Rubiaceae (Madder) | SEINet Reference |
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Description | Habitat: Moist or wet soils in disturbed areas meadows, along streams. Plant: Leaning, sprawling, mat-forming perennial; stems up to 3 feet long, reddish, rooting at nodes. Leaves: Thin, very green, narrowly elliptic to lanceolate-oblong with pointed tips, 1-1/4 to 2-3/8 inches long; edges may be somewhat toothed. Inflorescence: Small (3/8-inch across) white flowers with 4 pointed petals and 2 sepals; petals have soft hairs. Bloom Period: April to October. References: SEINet and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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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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