Sida abutifolia
(Speading Fanpetals)
Sida abutifolia, Goose Island State Park, Aransas Co. 8985
Sida abutifolia, Goose Island State Park, Aransas Co. 8972
Sida abutifolia, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 1515
Sida abutifolia, Goose Island State Park, Aransas Co. 8982
Sida abutifolia, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 1519
| Scientific Name | Sida abutifolia (Sida filicaulis) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SIAB |
| Common Name | Spreading Fanpetals | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 505208 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy or caliche soils in open, grassy areas and roadsides. Plant: Ground-hugging, spreading perennial, stems to 18 inches long. Leaves: Ovate to oblong leaves with toothed edges, 1/4 to 3/4-inch long. Inflorescence: Yellow-orange (sometimes whitish) flowers 1/4 to 1/2-inch across on pedicels 1/2 to 3/4-inch long rising from leaf axils. Bloom Period: March to October. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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