Violet Wildflower
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Name: Nama
hispidum Common Name: Bristly Nama, Sandbells Flower Color: Pinkish violet, lavender, rarely white Plant Type: Herb, Annual Height: Up to 1 foot (30 cm) tall, but usually less Date Observed: March 14, 2004 Notes: The 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) long, bell-shaped flowers have 5 rounded lobes and a white-ringed, yellow center. The green, densely hairy, plump-looking leaves have rolled-under margins and are deeply-veined unlike those of the similar N. demissum. This native wildflower mostly blooms in the spring in sandy areas. |
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