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Stevia serrata
Stevia serrata Cav.
Sawtooth Candyleaf
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Stevia serrata var. haplopappa, Stevia serrata var. ivifolia
USDA Symbol: STSE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXWeb Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Stevia serrata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Stevia serrata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Stevia serrata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-27Research By: CBR