Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Plumbago scandens - Doctorbush (Summer Snow) Plumbago scandens - Doctorbush (Summer Snow)
Scientific Name: Plumbago scandens
Common Name: Doctorbush, Summer Snow, Leadwort
Flower Color: White
Plant Type: Subshrub, Shrub, Vine, Evergreen
Height: To 3 feet (91 cm) tall or more
Date Observed: May 15, 2004
Notes: The tubular flowers have 5 lobes and are up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The flowers have a long blooming season and attract butterflies. The leaves are dark green, simple, and oval-shaped. These sprawling, native shrubs grow in shaded canyons.
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