Allionia choisyi
(Annual Windmills)
Allionia choisyi, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 0818
Allionia choisyi, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 0820
| Scientific Name | Allionia choisyi | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALCH |
| Common Name | Annual Windmills | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 19579 |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae (Four O'clock) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Desert habitat; dry, sandy or gravelly areas. Plant: Low, trailing annual with long often reddish stems up to 24 inches long; stems, buds and leaves covered with fine hairs. Leaves: Opposite, thick leaves usually with wavy edges, 3/8 to 1-1/4 inches long, largest near base becoming progressively smaller; on petioles 3/4-inch long or less. Inflorescence: From leaf axils along stems, deep pink flowers less than 1/2 inch across are actually clusters of 3 flowers, each with 3 asymmetric 2-lobed petals; on peduncles less than 3/8-inch long. Bloom Period: May to September. References: SEINet and Southwest Desert Flora. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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