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tubular bluestar
Scientific Name: Amsonia longiflora var. salpignantha
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 Dogbane Family (Apocynaceae) to which this plant belongs may contain substances that can be harmful if ingested.
Considerations for Children
- Members of the Dogbane Family (Apocynaceae) to which this plant belongs may contain substances that can be harmful if ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Amsonia longiflora Torr.
- Common Name: Tubular Bluestar
- Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
- Genus: Amsonia Walter (slimpod, bluestar)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety
- Synonyms/Related Taxa:
- Amsonia longiflora Torr. var. salpignantha (Woodson) S.P. McLaughlin
- Amsonia ciliata var. texana (Texas bluestar)
- Amsonia illustris (Ozark bluestar)
Distribution and Habitat
- Amsonia longiflora is native to Texas and other states.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Texas
- Coahuila
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Flowers are described as tubular.
Related Species
- Amsonia ludoviciana Vail is found in Louisiana.
- Amsonia fugatei, commonly known as San Antonio bluestar
- Amsonia ciliata Walter var. ciliata (fringed bluestar)
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amsonia longiflora.
- The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center also provides information about Amsonia longiflora.