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tubular bluestar
Scientific Name: Amsonia longiflora
Family: Apocynaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Amsonia longiflora: Tubular Bluestar
Amsonia longiflora, commonly known as Tubular Bluestar, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Amsonia.
Considerations for Pets
- Members of the Apocynaceae (Dogbane) family have tubular flowers.
Considerations for Children
- Members of the Apocynaceae (Dogbane) family have tubular flowers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Amsonia longiflora Torr.
- Common Name: Tubular Bluestar
- Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
- Genus: Amsonia Walter (slimpod, bluestar)
- Synonyms: Mentions Amsonia longiflora var. salpignantha (Woodson) S.P. McLaughlin as a variety and indicates that the common name for the subspecies is tubular bluestar and Trumpet Slimpod.
Distribution and Habitat
- Amsonia longiflora is native to Texas and other states.
- Specific locations mentioned include Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, as well as Coahuila.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It produces tubular flowers.
Related Species and Varieties
- Amsonia ludoviciana Vail is noted as being found in Louisiana.
- Other Amsonia species mentioned include Amsonia ciliata var. texana (Texas bluestar), Amsonia illustris (Ozark bluestar), and Amsonia fugatei (San Antonio bluestar).
Further Information
- The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is referenced as a source of information.
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amsonia longiflora.