Status: Native
Synonyms:
Evolvulus argenteus Pursh
Evolvulus oreophilus Greene
Evolvulus pilosus Nuttall
Evolvulus nuttallianus is a spreading herb with leaves that are appressed to the stem or ascending. The leaves are pubescent on both surfaces. Evolvulus nuttallianus is found in lower elevation arroyos and creekbeds. It differs from Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus in which the leaves are spreading and usually glabrous above. Although Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus can have either purple or white colored flowers, the flowers of Evolvulus nuttallianus are always lavender.
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Evolvulus nuttallianus, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 20, 2009
Evolvulus nuttallianus, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 20, 2009
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