Nuttall's evolvulus
Also known as: hairy evolvulus, silky evolvulus
Evolvulus nuttallianus J.A. Schultes
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Morphology
- Stem
- Erect or ascending, branched below, very leafy, densely covered with silky gray or rusty-brown hairs; slightly woody at base.
- Leaves
- Alternate, simple, short stalked or sessile, linear-oblong or narrowly lanceolate, 1/4 to 3/4 inch long, less than 1/4 inch wide, densely pubescent like stems; margins entire; tips rounded or pointed.
- Inflorescence
- Solitary flowers in leaf axils.
- Flower
- Sepals 5, lanceolate, silky hairy, tips pointed; corollas wheel or funnel-shaped, about 1/2 inch wide, pale lavender, blue or purple; centers white; stamens 5, anthers oblong.
- Fruit
- Capsules, small, glabrous, egg-shaped; seeds 1-2, smooth, brown.
Ecology
- Habitat
- Dry, open sandy or rocky prairies and plains.
- Distribution
- Throughout, more frequent in west half of Kansas.
Practical Information
- Uses
- The Navajo sometimes used this plant as a snuff to induce sneezing.
Additional Notes
Comments
This plant is very small and is easily overlooked. It honors botanist Thomas Nutall, 1786-1859.
Quick Facts
- Plant Type
- Wildflower
- Family
- Convolvulaceae - Morning-glory Family
- Life Span
- Perennial
- Height
- 4-6 inches
- Last Updated
- 2007-09-07
Color Groups
Blue, Purple, Lavender & Violet Wildflowers
Flowering Period
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Blooms: May, June, July