Status: Native
Synonyms:
Evolvulus sericeus Swartz var. discolor (Bentham) Gray
Evolvulus wilcoxianus House
Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus is a spreading plant with narrowly lanceolate and highly pubescent foliage. In the past, two varieties were recognized in our area: var. discolor with white flowers, and var. sericeus with purple flowers. The two varieties are now both recognized as Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus.
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Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus, with white flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Blackhawk Cyn., May 5, 2007
Evolvulus sericeus var. sericeus, with purple flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Apache Peak, Sept. 7, 2007
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