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| Scientific Name | Plantago rhodosperma | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Redseed Plantain | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Plantaginaceae (Plantain) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy, rocky soils, common in shrublands and gravel bars of streambeds. Plant: Erect annual up to 13 inches tall. Leaves: Basal, on petioles (stems); blades oblanceolate, tapering to pointed tips, 1 to 3 inches long, somewhat hairy and may have 2 to 4 widely-spaced teeth on the edges. Inflorescence: Spike from less than an inch to almost 6 inches long, with of many small flowers, and supported on a peduncle (stem). Fruit: Capsules containing deep red seeds. Blooming Period: March to May. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
