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largefruit sand verbena
Scientific Name: Abronia macrocarpa
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: TX (large-fruited sand-verbena)
Largefruit Sand Verbena (Abronia macrocarpa)
Abronia macrocarpa, commonly known as largefruit sand verbena, is a rare flowering plant species found in a specific region of the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Abronia macrocarpa L.A. Gal.
- Common Names: Largefruit sand verbena, large-fruited sand-verbena
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: largefruit sand verbena, large-fruited sand-verbena
- Related ITIS Name: Abronia macrocarpa L.A. Gal.
Distribution and Habitat
- Abronia macrocarpa is endemic to eastern Texas.
Conservation Status
- The largefruit sand verbena is listed as endangered on the U.S. Endangered Species List.
- It is classified as endangered in Texas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Abronia macrocarpa is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant.
Additional Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Abronia macrocarpa.
- USDA Plants Database: Offers information about the plant, including its endangered status. (http://plants.usda.gov/)