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| Scientific Name | Froelichia gracilis | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Slender Snake-cotton | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Gravely or sandy soils in open plains, rocky hillsides, along roadsides and railroads, and in waste ground. Plant: Erect to reclining annual 8 to 24 inches tall; thin slender stems covered with fine, woolly hairs. Leaves: Linear-lanceolate to lanceolate-elliptic leaves clustered near base or bottom 1/3 of stem, 1 to 3 inches long, covered with fine woolly hairs. Inflorescence: Spikes with spiral clusters of small, white woolly flowers along the stem; cone-shaped perianth with pointed tip, no petals. Bloom Period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
BONAP Distribution Map
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Texas Status: Native |
