Houstonia humifusa

Houstonia humifusa, commonly called matted bluet,[3] is a plant species in the coffee family (Rubiaceae).[2] It is native to the United States, where it is found in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.[4]. It is typically found in sandy areas, or sometimes over gypsum.[5]

Matted bluet
Scientific classification
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Genus:
Houstonia
Species:
H. humifusa
Binomial name
Houstonia humifusa
(Engelm. ex A.Gray) A.Gray[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Hedyotis humifusa Engelm. ex A.Gray
  • Oldenlandia humifusa (Engelm. ex A.Gray) A.Gray

Houstonia humifusa is an herbaceous annual, growing to around 15 cm tall. It produces light pink and purple flowers in spring and early summer.[5]

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