Ptelea trifoliata
(Wafer Ash)
Ptelea trifoliata, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0259
Ptelea trifoliata, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0273
Ptelea trifoliata, Upper Prong Trail, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 9271
Ptelea trifoliata, Reimers Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9217
Ptelea trifoliata, Reimers Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9221
Ptelea trifoliata, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0280
| Scientific Name | Ptelea trifoliata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PTTR |
| Common Name | Wafer Ash, Hoptree | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 28992 |
| Family | Rutaceae (Rue) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Canyons, shady and open slopes. Plant: Shrub or small understory tree up to 12 feet tall. Leaves: Trifoliate leaves on long petioles each leaflet lanceolate to ovate, 1 to 2-1/2 inches long, lemon scent when crushed. Inflorescence: Many small white to yellow-greenish flowers in terminal clusters; 4 or 5 pointed petals and 4 or 5 stamens. Bloom Period: April. Fruit: Flattened, nearly circular pods (samara) 3/8 to 3/4-inch across. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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