Evolvulus alsinoides
(Slender Dwarf Morning-glory)
Evolvulus alsinoides, Cattail Falls Trail, Big Bend National Park 3514
Evolvulus alsinoides, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8641
Evolvulus alsinoides, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio Co. 5610
Evolvulus alsinoides, Cattail Falls Trail, Big Bend National Park 3509
Evolvulus alsinoides, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8646
Evolvulus alsinoides, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8642
Evolvulus alsinoides, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio Co. 5605
Evolvulus alsinoides, Cattail Falls Trail, Big Bend National Park 3505
| Scientific Name | Evolvulus alsinoides | USDA PLANTS Symbol | EVAL |
| Common Name | Slender Dwarf Morning-glory | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30846 |
| Family | Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry soils in disturbed areas, open areas, grasslands and brushlands. Plant: Small somewhat branched perennial, spreading or upright; stems 8 to 24 inches long. Leaves: Short-petiolate or sessile, alternate, lanceolate to oblong, up to 7/8 inch long and less than half as wide; with ciliate margins and surfaces covered with fine hairs. Inflorescence: Flowers on short, slender pedicels arising from the leaf axils; blossoms less than 1/2-inch across; saucer-shaped with 5 rounded, sometimes cleft petals, white or pale blue with white centers; 5 white stamens. Bloom Period: April to September. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason and SEINet. | BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key |
Texas Status: Native |
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