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| Scientific Name | Bifora americana | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Prairie Bishop's-weed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Apiaceae (Parsley) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Pastures, hillsides, openings; sandy, clayey or limestone soils. Plant: Upright, delicate annual 8 to 30 inches tall. Leaves: Sparse leaves with blade finely divided into widely-spaced, threadlike segments, 3/4 to 2 inches long. Inflorescence: Clusters of very small white flowers each blossom about 1/4-inch across, with 5 lobes notched at tips; staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers. Bloom Period: March to June. References: Vascular Plants of Williamson County and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilsvsgi. |
Bonap Distribution Map N/A |
Texas Status: Native |
