Sida ciliaris
(Bracted Fanpetals)
Sida ciliaris, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0093
Sida ciliaris, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 3062
Sida ciliaris, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 3065
Sida ciliaris, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0086
| Scientific Name | Sida ciliaris | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SICA |
| Common Name | Bracted Fanpetals, Bracted Sida | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 21735 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | Flora of North America Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Sandy or clay soils in open areas along roadsides, in pastures and disturbed sites. Plant: Spreading perennial with several to many hairy, branched stems about 1 ft. long. Leaves: Alternate, petiolate stem leaves, narrowly-elliptic to almost round, 3/8 to 1-1/8 inches long; upper portion with serrate margins. Inflorescence: Salmon-pink to red-orange flowers about 1-1/8 inches across, 5 petals; hairy, leaf-like bracts. Bloom Period: April to December. References: Flora of North America and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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