Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
Violet Wildflower
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Ruellia nudiflora - Violet Wild Petunia Ruellia nudiflora - Violet Wild Petunia
Scientific Name: Ruellia nudiflora
Common Name: Violet Wild Petunia
Flower Color: Violet
Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb, Perennial
Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall
Date Observed: August 20, 2002
Notes: The tubular flowers are up to 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) long and have 2 upper lobes and 3 lower lobes. The leaves are green, broadly oval to lance-shaped, petiolate, and up to 5 inches (13 cm) long. This native wildflower grows in moist, shaded riparian areas and has a long blooming season (May to October).
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