Evolvulus nuttallianus
(Shaggy Dwarf Morning-glory)
Evolvulus nuttallianus, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 7593
Evolvulus nuttallianus, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 7598
Evolvulus nuttallianus, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 7603
| Scientific Name | Evolvulus nuttallianus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | EVNU |
| Common Name | Shaggy Dwarf Morning-glory | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 502573 |
| Family | Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains and foothills (3500 to 6000 ft.); sandy and rocky soils in prairies, scrublands, pinyon-juniper and oak woodlands. Plant: Perennial with several woody stems, 4 to 6 inches tall; much-branched near the base; stems and leaves with dense, spreading long hairs. Leaves: Alternate oblong, narrowly oblanceolate, or narrowly lanceolate blades, 3/8 to 7/8-inches long with entire margins. Inflorescence: Solitary, small, purple, blue or lavender flowers, 1/3 to almost 1/2-inch in diameter arising from leaf axils; corolla is nearly bell-shaped; 5 narrowly lanceolate, hairy sepals below. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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