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Convolvulaceae - Morning-glory family
Silver Dwarf Morning-glory Evolvulus sericeus
Flower 3/8"-1/2" wide. Leaves are 1" long or less. Plant is upright to trailing with stems reaching about 8" long.
Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, April 2005
(Native of Texas - Taylor, Coleman, Brown, Coke)
See similar   Shaggy Evolvulus    Morning-glory    Texas Bindweed

           

Euphorbiaceae - Spurge family
Texas Bullnettle (Bull Nettle) Cnidoscolus texanus
Bush 2-3 feet tall with multiple stems from large taproot. Large leaves, stems, and fruit covered in prickly hairs that can cause skin irritation. Sap from stems can also cause irritation. Leaves have 5 leaflets. White flower looks velvety. Round prickly seedpod with 3 chambers.
Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, June 2010
(Native of Texas - Taylor, Jones, Callahan, Brown, Runnels, Coke, Fisher)

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Polemoniaceae - Phlox family
Flaxflowered Ipomopsis Ipomopsis longiflora
Long white or pale lavender tube with 5 star petals. Leaves very linear lobed. Wispy form.
(Native of Texas - Taylor, Jones, Shackelford, Callahan, Nolan)
See similar Standing Cypress