Arizona Blue Curls
Trichostema arizonicum
Observed at Madera Canyon, Sta. Rita Mts., Sta. Cruz Co., Arizona, USA. Sept. 2010.
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LEAVES: Elyptical leaves mostly around 25mm long. Margins with small
teeth.
FLOWERS: The lowest petal is rich purple and forms a broad platform for
a landing bee. Four additional petals are delicate white. Four stamens and the
pistil arched above.
ANNUAL: Perennial herb with lower stems slightly woody. Most plants
short than 50 cm.
RANGE: This little plant is found in sycamore canyons and other partly
shaded spots from southeastern Arizona across to southern Taxas and Mexico.
FRUIT: Four nutlets in a small cup formed by the sepals.
UNARMED
Lamiaceae -- Mint Family
More Information:
- Southwest Environmental Information Network
- USDA Plant Profile
- ITIS Taxonomic Report
- Google Images
- Google Scholar Literature Search