Menodora heterophylla
(Redbud)
Menodora heterophylla, Lake Colorado City State Park, Mitchell Co. 3135
Menodora heterophylla, Johnson City Park, Blanco Co. 5123
Menodora heterophylla, River Bend Trail, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 1859
Menodora heterophylla, Lake Colorado City State Park, Mitchell Co. 3127
Menodora heterophylla, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9096
Menodora heterophylla, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9075
Menodora heterophylla, Lake Colorado City State Park, Mitchell Co. 3129
Menodora heterophylla, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9103
| Scientific Name | Menodora heterophylla | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MEHE2 |
| Common Name | Redbud, Low Menodora | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32983 |
| Family | Oleaceae (Olive) | Wildflower Center Reference | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Clay, gravel, sandy loam, and caliche soils; outcrops and rocky hills and mesquite pastures in central and southern Texas. Plant: Small, reclining to semi-erect perennial, 2 to 10 inches tall; numerous sparsely hairy stems. Leaves: Crowded opposite, linear to oblong-lanceolate, 1-1/2 inches long overall, entire or pinnately-lobed with 3 to 7 segments; smooth with slightly hairy edges. Inflorescence: Small, terminal pale yellow flowers, 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide, funnel-shaped with 5 or 6 lobes (petals), backside steaked with red; 10 to 14 narrow, pointed calyx lobes (sepals) below; two protruding stamens 3/8-inch long or less; protruding pistil 3/8-inch long; prior to opening, buds are bright red. Bloom Period: March to June. References: "Wildflowers of Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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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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