Sida abutifolia
(Speading Fanpetals)
Sida abutifolia, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 1515
Sida abutifolia, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 4018
Sida abutifolia, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 1519
| Scientific Name | Sida abutifolia (Sida filicaulis) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SIAB |
| Common Name | Spreading Fanpetals | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 505208 |
| Family | Malvaceae (Mallow) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy or caliche soils in open, grassy areas and roadsides. Plant: Ground-hugging, spreading perennial, stems to 18 inches long. Leaves: Ovate to oblong leaves with toothed edges, 1/4 to 3/4-inch long. Inflorescence: Yellow-orange (sometimes whitish) flowers 1/4 to 1/2-inch across on pedicels 1/2 to 3/4-inch long rising from leaf axils. Bloom Period: March to October. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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