Teucrium cubense
(Small Coastal Germander)
Teucrium cubense, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 6773
Teucrium cubense, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 6777
Teucrium cubense, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 6793
Teucrium cubense, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 6781
| Scientific Name | Teucrium cubense | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TECU |
| Common Name | Small Coastal Germander | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32354 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Generally found in low, wet areas in sandy or silty soils along arroyos, washes or stream banks; the plants shown here were found in Big Bend at ~6000 ft in the Chisos Basin in gravelly soil. Plant: Upright annual or perennial with several stems from base, 6 to 28 inches tall, unbranched. Leaves: Opposite 1/2 to 2 inches long with 2 to 8 lobes cut almost halfway through leaf and may be cut again. Inflorescence: Small flowers 1/2 to 3/4 inch long with 5 white petals with purple streaks united at base and forming lobes; lower lip with 3 lobes, center lobe long and broad; arching stamens. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, and SEINet. | BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key |
Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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