Palafoxia callosa
(Small Palafox)
Palafoxia callosa, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 1287
Palafoxia callosa, Goodwater Trail South, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 9739
Palafoxia callosa, Goodwater Trail South, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 9729
Palafoxia callosa, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 1243
Palafoxia callosa, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 00402
Palafoxia callosa, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 00401
Palafoxia callosa, Goodwater Trail South, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 9745
| Scientific Name | Palafoxia callosa | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PACA3 |
| Common Name | Small Palafox | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38148 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Gravelly, calcareous soils in abandoned pastures, hillsides, gravel bars. Plant: Erect, branched annual 1 to 2-1/2 feet tall. Leaves: Narrow, 1/4-inch wide lanceolate leaves 1 to 2 inches long covered with minute hairs. Inflorescence: Light to dark pink or purple flower heads 5/8-inch across, 7 to 12 disk florets with 5 deep lobes; no ray flowers; narrow phyllaries. Blooming Period: May to September. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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