Galphimia angustifolia
(Narrowleaf Goldenshower)
Galphimia angustifolia, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 5565
Galphimia angustifolia, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 5582
Galphimia angustifolia, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 5581
Galphimia angustifolia, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 5564
Galphimia angustifolia, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 5573
Galphimia angustifolia, Wild Basin Preserve, Austin, Travis Co. 5575
| Scientific Name | Galphimia angustifolia (Thryallis angustifolia) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GAAN3 |
| Common Name | Narrowleaf Goldenshower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29268 |
| Family | Malpighiaceae (Barbados-Cherry) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Dry, rocky limestone ground, open or thinly wooded hills, prairies; often found among grasses. Plant: Perennial. Bushy clump of leaves with a few to several erect flower-bearing, somewhat hairy stems; overall 6 to 18 inches tall. Leaves: Stem leaves opposite, linear-lanceolate, 1 to 2 inches long. Inflorescence: Racemes 3 to 6 inches long with a few yellow to yellow-orange blossoms, becoming red with age, about 5/8-inch across; 5 petals, triangular-ovate in shape, very narrow at base, with prominent central rib and crinkly edges; 5 green sepals extending forward between petals then curving back, bearded at tip; prominent stamens. Bloom Period: May to October. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, and Flora of North America. |
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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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