Tiquilia hispidissima
(Hairy Crinklemat)
Tiquilia hispidissima, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 4471
Tiquilia hispidissima, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 4469
Tiquilia hispidissima, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 4472
Tiquilia hispidissima, Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park 4474
| Scientific Name | Tiquilia hispidissima (Coldenia hispidissima) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TIHI |
| Common Name | Hairy Crinklemat | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 505518 |
| Family | Boraginaceae (Forget-me-not) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sunny, dry desert environment, especially in gypseous soils. Plant: Low-growing/prostrate, woody, perennial, much-branched, 1 to 2 inches tall; forming mats 8 to 15-inches across; hairy stems. Leaves: Clusters of narrow, linear (sometimes ovate or elliptic) leaves, less than 1/2 inch long and 1/16-inch wide; edges rolled under; moderately hairy surfaces. Inflorescence: Small pink funnel-shaped flowers with 5 petals, less than 1/4-inch across; hairy calyx. Blooming Period: May to August. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason and SEINet; Coldenia hispidissima in "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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