Polypremum procumbens
(Juniper Leaf)
Polypremum procumbens, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3507
Polypremum procumbens, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3502
Polypremum procumbens, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 2896
Polypremum procumbens, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 2889
Polypremum procumbens, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 2889
Polypremum procumbens, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3501
Polypremum procumbens, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3510
| Scientific Name | Polypremum procumbens | USDA PLANTS Symbol | POPR4 |
| Common Name | Juniper-leaf, Rustweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29959 |
| Family | Tetrachondraceae | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry sandy soil in disturbed areas, roadsides and waste places. Plant: Low, mat-forming, weedy annual or perennial, 4 to 12 inches tall often with multiple, much-branched ascending stems. Leaves: Opposite, linear to narrowly oblanceolate, 3/8 to 1-inch long. Inflorescence: One to two small white flowers clustered at forks and at branch tips; less than 1/4-inch across with 4 petals; bearded throat; very short stamens and style. Bloom Period: April to November. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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