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Vasey's wild lime

Scientific Name: Adelia vaseyi

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Vasey's Wild Lime (Adelia vaseyi)

Vasey's Wild Lime, scientifically known as Adelia vaseyi, is a perennial shrub native to Texas. It is also referred to as Vasey's Wild-lime.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant belongs to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Adelia vaseyi (J.M. Coult.) Pax & K. Hoffm.
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Synonyms: Vasey's Adelia
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to Texas.
  • Also found in Tamaulipas, S Texas (Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, + Willacy Counties).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Shrub
  • Duration: Perennial, meaning it grows year after year.

Ecological Role

  • It serves as a foodplant for the Mexican Bluewings caterpillar.

Other Names

  • Vasey's Wild-lime

Additional Information

  • For more information, you can explore the Encyclopedia of Life.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) also contains related information.
  • The Wildflower Center in Austin, TX (Travis Co.) may offer further details.