Species Detail Forb

Flowers		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Hybanthus verticillatus - baby slippers Synonyms: Calceolaria verticillata, Hybanthus linearis, Hybanthus verticillatus Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Violaceae
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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Annual
General Desc: Erect plant with small flowers that look like miniature (less than 1/4 inch long) violets.
Identification notes: Lower petals concave or slightly sac-shaped, but not spurred.
Height: 5 to 16 inches

Habitat

Habitat Description: Dry plains and mesas, desert grasslands, chaparral and riparian areas.
Plant Communities: Desert Scrub, Interior Chaparral, Semidesert Grasslands, Riparian
Elevation: 1100 - 5400 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Purple, green and white Shape: Irregular not in clusters Tubular: Y Flowering Period: Apr - Oct
Description: Upper purple petals are much shorter than the lower white one which is 1/8 to 1/4 inch long.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Narrow Leaf Margin: Smooth Leaf Attachment: Alternate Leaves Clasp: N
Hairs: Leaves and stems Spines: N
Leaf Description: Leaves are linear and alternate and less than 1/4 inch long. Leaves and stems with or without hairs.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Color: Dark brown to black
Fruit Type: Capsule


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