Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

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Diodia teres / Oofutabamugura オオフタバムグラ

Bloom time: July-August

   
Family:
 
Rubiaceae /
Akaneka


 

Species in the genus Diodia:


Diodia teres / Oofutabamugura
Diodia virginiana / Merikenmugura

 


 

   

Diodia teres / Oofutabamugura オオフタバムグラ

 
Diodia teresan annual herb originating in North America, live in dry sandy places like seashores or dry riverbeds, reaching 10-50cm in height. Of alternate phyllotaxis, leaves measure 1-3.5cm long, 2-4mm wide, linear-like lanceolate, with tips shortly pointed in a prickle way, and upper and lower surfaces with stiff and short hairs that feel sandy, especially those on margins. Axils set 2-4 small light red flowers; corollas are 4-6mm long and tubular. Bloom time: July-August.
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