Gaillardia amblyodon
(Red Gaillardia)
Gaillardia amblyodon, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 7497
Gaillardia amblyodon, Copper Breaks State Park, Hardeman Co. 0317
Gaillardia amblyodon, Along RR 152 west of Llano, Llano Co. 9442
Gaillardia amblyodon, Copper Breaks State Park, Hardeman Co. 0320
Gaillardia amblyodon, Along Hwy 16 south of San Saba. Llano Co. 5806
| Scientific Name | Gaillardia amblyodon | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GAAM |
| Common Name | Red Gaillardia, Maroon Blanketflower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37397 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy soils, open areas; pastures, woodland openings. Plant: Bushy annual 12 to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Alternate, oblanceolate, oblong, or spatulate stem leaves 3/4 to 2-3/8 inches long; edges smooth or with very small teeth. Inflorescence: Composite flower heads up to 2 inches across; 10 to 20 dark red rays usually not tipped with yellow, 3-lobed tips; 30 to 60 disk florets, corollas yellow or dark red with purple tips. Blooming Period: April to July. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, iNaturalist and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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