Stenandrium barbatum
(Early Shaggytuft)
Stenandrium barbatum, Agua Fria Rd, Brewster Co. 1241/1247
Stenandrium barbatum, Agua Fria Rd, Brewster Co. 1270
Stenandrium barbatum, Agua Fria Rd, Brewster Co. 1248/1261
| Scientific Name | Stenandrium barbatum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | STBA |
| Common Name | Early Shaggytuft, Shaggy Stenandrium | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 34399 |
| Family | Acanthaceae (Acanthus) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry limestone or clay soils; open areas. Plant: Dwarf, multiheaded, tufted perennial 2-3/8 inches tall or less with a woody, stout underground stem. Leaves: Crowded, gray-green leaves, up to 1-3/4 inches long and about 1/4-inch wide, oblanceolate, narrowing to an indistinct petiole; blades covered with long, shaggy white hairs. Inflorescence: Blossoms about 3/4-inch across with 5 spreading pink lobes with white streaks; lower three lobes broader. Bloom Period: March to June. Reference: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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