Thamnosma texana
(Dutchman’s Breeches)
Thamnosma texana, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9819
Thamnosma texana, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9823
Thamnosma texana, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9836
Thamnosma texana, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9841
| Scientific Name | Thamnosma texana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | THTE2 |
| Common Name | Dutchman's Breeches, Desert Rue | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29005 |
| Family | Rutaceae (Rue) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Rocky slopes, open areas. Plant: Loose, sprawling perennial with stems 6 to 12 inches long. Leaves: Alternate, linear stem leaves 1/4 to 3/8-inch long, dotted with glands. Inflorescence: Small, erect, yellow urn-shaped flowers about 1/4-inch across in racemes; 4 petals and sepals. Bloom Period: March to May. Fruit: Two-lobed fruit capsule resembling pantaloons provides the common name. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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