Cercis canadensis var. texensis
(Texas Redbud Tree)
Cercis canadensis var. texensis, Westminster Glen, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 1252
Cercis canadensis var. texensis, Westminster Glen, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 1210
Cercis canadensis var. texensis, Westminster Glen, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 1238
Cercis canadensis var. texensis, Westminster Glen, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 1200
| Scientific Name | Cercis canadensis var. texensis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CECAT |
| Common Name | Texas Redbud Tree | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 527243 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Calcareous soils of the Edwards Plateau. Plant: Large deciduous shrub or small tree, 10 to 20 feet high; unarmed. Leaves: Alternate, dark green, shiny, cordate to reniform shape, up to 5 inches wide and slightly wavy on the edges. Inflorescence: Small clusters of rose-purple flowers along the branches, each small pea-like flower 1/4 to 3/8-inch wide on pedicels 1/4 to 1/2-inch long, with 5 petals and 10 stamens. Bloom Period: March or early April. References: Wildflower Center, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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