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Acourtia wrightii - Brownfoot Acourtia wrightii - Brownfoot
Scientific Name: Acourtia wrightii (Perezia wrightii)
Common Name: Brownfoot, Perezia
Flower Color: Violet pink
Plant Type: Herb, Perennial
Height: To 3 feet (91 cm) tall
Date Observed: April 19, 2004
Notes: There are 8 to 11 flowers in each 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide flower head. The flowers are followed by seeds with tan-colored bristles. The simple leaves clasp the stems and are dark green, oblong, and have rippled, spiny-toothed margins. The flowers bloom anytime from January to June and attract butterflies.
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