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Cressler, Alan

Houstonia canadensis

Houstonia canadensis Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.

Canadian Summer Bluet

Rubiaceae (Madder Family)

Synonym(s): Hedyotis canadensis, Hedyotis longifolia var. ciliolata, Hedyotis purpurea var. ciliolata, Hedyotis purpurea var. setiscaphia, Houstonia canadensis var. setiscaphia, Houstonia ciliolata, Houstonia setiscaphia

USDA Symbol: HOCA5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 1 foot in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Violet
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Flower color may be white, pale pink or pale lavender.

Distribution

USA: GA , IL , IN , KY , ME , MN , MO , ND , NY , OH , PA , TN , VA , WV

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Houstonia canadensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Houstonia canadensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Houstonia canadensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-15
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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