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Acanthaceae
Yeatesia

not marked as a favorite taxon Yeatesia platystegia (Torrey) Hilsenbeck. Common name: Texas Shrimp-plant. Phenology: Apr-May. Habitat: Shrublands and canyon woodlands. Distribution: S. and sw. TX south into Mexico (COA, NLE, TAM). Occurrences in our region reported on iNaturalist are unclear whether they are planted, naturalized, or native.

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Origin/Endemic status: Sw. North America

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, NS, POWO; = Tetramerium platystegium Torr. — Tx; > Tetramerium platystegium Torr. — Mex; > Yeatesia platystegia (Torr.) Hilsenb. — Mex. Basionym: Tetramerium platystegium Torr. 1859

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