Oenothera tubicula
(Texas Sundrops)
Oenothera tubicula, Terlingua Creek, Brewster Co. 5708
Oenothera tubicula, El Solitario, Big Bend Ranch State Park 4172
Oenothera tubicula, Agua Fria Rd, Brewster Co. 1405
Oenothera tubicula, Agua Fria Rd, Brewster Co. 1434
| Scientific Name | Oenothera tubicula (Calypholus tubicula) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CATU6 |
| Common Name | Texas Sundrops | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 836081 |
| Family | Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Desert environment, gravelly, calcareous soils in dry washes and flats. Plant: Erect perennial, single or multiple stems, slightly hairy, do not appear to be woody, 4 to 12 inches tall; branched in upper part. Leaves: Narrowly lanceolate to lanceolate stem leaves, alternate, somewhat hairy, nearly sessile, 1 to 2 inches long with smooth edges. Inflorescence: Yellow tubular blossoms opening 1 to 2 hours before sunrise, each about 1 inch across, 4 rounded petals; stigma is shield-shaped, protruding beyond 8 stamens. Bloom Period: March to September. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, Cal Photos and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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