Abronia angustifolia
| Abronia angustifolia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nyctaginaceae |
| Genus: | Abronia |
| Species: | A. angustifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Abronia angustifolia Greene
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Abronia angustifolia, also known as narrow-leaf sand verbena,[1] is a perennial herbaceous plant recognized for its distinctive narrow, linear leaves, hence the name angustifolia (Latin for "narrow-leaved") and clusters of small, tubular flowers that are typically pink or purplish.[2]
Description
Like other members of the Abronia genus, it produces flowers arranged in dense, spherical clusters. The flowers emit a sweet fragrance, particularly in the evening, as they are adapted for pollination by nocturnal insects such as moths.[3]
Habitat
Abronia angustifolia is native to North America, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Its natural range includes sandy deserts, coastal dunes, and grasslands, often found in the Southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona) and Northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila).[4] It thrives in sandy, well-drained soils with full sun exposure, and is a common sight in areas where vegetation is sparse due to low water availability.
References
- ^ "SEINet Portal Network - Abronia angustifolia". swbiodiversity.org. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org.
- ^ "Abronia in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "WILDFLOWERS OF NEW MEXICO". npsnm.org.