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| Scientific Name | Plantago wrightiana | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Wright's Plantain | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Plantaginaceae (Plantain) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy, gravelly or rocky soils of the Edwards Plateau. Plant: Erect annual up to 17 inches tall. Leaves: Numerous dark green, basal leaves without petioles; narrow linear to lanceolate blades, 2 to 9 inches long, smooth to very slightly hairy, smooth edges. Inflorence: Spike from less than an inch to almost 3 inches long, with of many small flowers, and supported on a hairy peduncle (stalk) 3-1/2 to 9 inches long. Fruit: Capsules containing light to dark brown seeds. Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
