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Texas saucerflower
Scientific Name: Antiphytum floribundum
Family: Boraginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Antiphytum floribundum (Texas Saucerflower)
Antiphytum floribundum, commonly known as Texas saucerflower, is a forb/herb native to Texas and other states.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antiphytum floribundum (Torr.) A. Gray
- Common Name: Texas saucerflower
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Eritrichium floribundum Torr.
- Krynitzkia floribunda (Torr.) A. Gray
Taxonomic Tree
- Plant (Plantae)
- Anthophyta
- (Dicotyledoneae)
- (Lamiales)
- Boraginaceae
- Antiphytum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states.
- Specifically found in the following counties:
- New Mexico: Hidalgo
- Texas: Brewster, Jeff Davis, Val Verde
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden