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Palafoxia rosea
Palafoxia rosea (Bush) Cory
Rosy Palafox, Rose Palafoxia
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: paro
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This genus is named after José de Palafox y Melzi, Duke of Saragossa (1776–1847), a Spanish captain-general, in the war against the invading armies of Napoleon.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches 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: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: CO , KS , NM , OK , TX , WYNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Limestone-based, Caliche type
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Rocky hillside, Wildflower meadowConspicuous Flowers: yes
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Palafoxia rosea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Palafoxia rosea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Palafoxia rosea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-30Research By: TWC Staff