Diodia virginiana
(Virginia Buttonweed)
Diodia virginiana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0178
Diodia virginiana, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6309
Diodia virginiana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0184
Diodia virginiana, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0191
Diodia virginiana, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6311
| Scientific Name | Diodia virginiana | DA PLANTS Symbol | DIVI3 |
| Common Name | Virginia Buttonweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 34790 |
| Family | Rubiaceae (Madder) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Moist or wet soils in disturbed areas meadows, along streams. Plant: Leaning, sprawling, mat-forming perennial; stems up to 3 feet long, reddish, rooting at nodes. Leaves: Thin, very green, narrowly elliptic to lanceolate-oblong with pointed tips, 1-1/4 to 2-3/8 inches long; edges may be somewhat toothed. Inflorescence: Small (3/8-inch across) white flowers with 4 pointed petals and 2 sepals; petals have soft hairs. Bloom Period: April to October. References: SEINet and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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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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