Sabatia campestris
(Texas Star)
Sabatia campestris, Along CR 310 southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 3194
Sabatia campestris, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 2845
Sabatia campestris, Along CR 310 southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 3207
Sabatia campestris, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 2848
Sabatia campestris, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 2855
Sabatia campestris, Along CR 310 southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 3198
| Scientific Name | Sabatia campestris | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SACA3 |
| Common Name | Meadow Pink, Texas Star | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30010 |
| Family | Gentianaceae (Gentian) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Variety of soil types and moisture conditions, widely distributed in Central, East and Southeast Texas, and other states. Plant: Upright or spreading annual 5 to 16 inches tall. Leaves: Opposite and clasping; upper leaves lanceolate; lower leaves ovate-to-elliptical; 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches long. Inflorescence: Blossoms 1/2 to 1 inch across, with 5 bright pink (or, rarely, white) pointed petals and yellow/white at base; 5 stamens and curled anthers; two long greenish stigmas twisted together. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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