Large Houstonia

Synonyms:   Venus' Pride, Woodland Bluet

Scientific Name:   Houstonia purpurea




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Large Houstonia

Genus species: Houstonia purpurea
Common Names: Large Houstonia, Venus' Pride, Woodland Bluet
Family Name: Rubiaceae  
Annual or perennial herbs, woody vines, and shrubs; leaves opposite or whorled, simple, stipulate; flowers bisexual, regular, in various clusters; fruit a capsule, berry, or nutlet.
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:White Violet/Blue
Identified by:A. Swanson
Months in Bloom:  
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