Thelesperma megapotamicum
(Hopi Tea Greenthread)
Thelesperma megapotamicum, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 0715
Thelesperma megapotamicum, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 0741
Thelesperma megapotamicum, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 2018
Thelesperma megapotamicum, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 0732
| Scientific Name | Thelesperma megapotamicum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | THME |
| Common Name | Hopi Tea Greenthread | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38525 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Sandy, disturbed soils, from 1000 to 9500 ft. Plant: Erect perennial with several smooth, slender, branching stems 12 to 32 inches tall. Leaves: Along lower half to three-quarters of the stem, opposite, compound once- or twice-pinnately-divided into thread-like segments 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches long. Inflorence: Rayless flower heads about 1/2-inch long on long, smooth peduncles, each head with many yellow and/or orange disk florets; nearly cylindrical involucre with phyllaries in two sets, inner ones longer, lanceolate and purple tinged, outer ones at the base of the involucre much shorter. Bloom period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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