Teucrium laciniatum
(Cut-leaf Germander)
Teucrium laciniatum, Abilene State Park, Taylor Co. 8856
Teucrium laciniatum, Abilene State Park, Taylor Co. 8737
Teucrium laciniatum, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 9672
Teucrium laciniatum, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 9678
Teucrium laciniatum, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 9680
Teucrium laciniatum, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 9673
Teucrium laciniatum, Abilene State Park, Taylor Co. 8858
| Scientific Name | Teucrium laciniatum | USDA Plants Symbol | TELA |
| Common Name | Cut-leaf Germander | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32359 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Limestone or gypsum soils in pastures, plains, open areas. Plant: Low-growing perennial with several to many erect stems branching from base in tufts, 3 to 6 inches tall, rarely taller. Leaves: Opposite leaves 0.4 to 2 inches long, deeply pinnately-lobed 2 to 8 times and lobes may be cut again with tips rolled inward (revolute). Inflorescence: Flowers crowded at stem tips, 1/2 to 1 inch long with 5 white petals with purple streaks united at base and forming lobes; lower lip with 3 lobes, center lobe very long and broad with hairs on upper surface; upper two lobes much smaller; long, protruding stamens and stigma. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, and SEINet. | BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key |
Texas Status: Native |
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