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TransPecos five eyes

Scientific Name: Chamaesaracha villosa

Family: Solanaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Chamaesaracha villosa: Trans-Pecos Five Eyes

Chamaesaracha villosa, commonly known as Trans-Pecos five eyes or Woolly False Nightshade, is a perennial subshrub native to the southwestern United States.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesaracha villosa Rydb.
  • Family: Solanaceae (Potato Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Woolly False Nightshade

Distribution and Habitat

This plant is native to the southwestern United States, particularly the Trans-Pecos region of Texas and surrounding areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Bloom Color: Green, Yellow
  • Bloom Period: April

Related Species

There are approximately nine species of "five eyes," including:

  • Chamaesaracha sordida - Hairy Five Eyes
  • Chamaesaracha coniodes - Gray Five Eyes, Gray False Nightshade

Further Information

Information from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) is used to classify Chamaesaracha villosa.

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