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Tiquilia gossypina
Tiquilia gossypina (Woot. & Standl.) A.T. Richardson
Texas Crinklemat
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Synonym(s): Coldenia gossypina, Eddya gossypina
USDA Symbol: TIGO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate , Oblong
Leaf Pubescence: Villose
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Mats 20-40 cm broad. (Bibref 293). Up to about 4 inches tall.
Flower: Corolla pink to magenta. (Bibref 293).
Fruit: Nutlets. (Bibref 293).
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Corolla pink to magenta. (Bibref 293).
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Distribution: Texas, New Mexico and the Mexican states of Coahuila and Chihuahua.
Native Habitat: Usually on gypseous soils. (Bibref 293).
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Tiquilia gossypina in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Tiquilia gossypina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Tiquilia gossypina
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-28Research By: Joseph A. Marcus