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| Scientific Name | Evolvulus alsinoides | USDA PLANTS Symbol | EVAL |
| Common Name | Slender Dwarf Morning-glory | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30846 |
| Family | Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry soils in disturbed areas, open areas, grasslands and brushlands. Plant: Small somewhat branched perennial, spreading or upright; stems 8 to 24 inches long. Leaves: Short-petiolate or sessile, alternate, lanceolate to oblong, up to 7/8 inch long and less than half as wide; with ciliate margins and surfaces covered with fine hairs. Inflorescence: Flowers on short, slender pedicels arising from the leaf axils; blossoms less than 1/2-inch across; saucer-shaped with 5 rounded, sometimes cleft petals, white or pale blue with white centers; 5 white stamens. Bloom Period: April to September. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason and SEINet. | BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
