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Western Venus Looking-Glass

Colorado Venus Looking-glass, Texas Venus Looking-glass, Lindheimer Venus Looking-glass

Triodanis coloradoensis (Buckl.) McVaugh

Western Venus Looking-Glass Flower
Western Venus Looking-Glass

Family :Campanulaceae

Longevity :Annual

Origin :Native

Season :Cool

Western Venus Looking Glass is found growing on rocky hills and ledges of the South Texas Plains and the Edwards Plateau regions. It grows to be 3 1/2 feet tall and has elliptic leaves that are 1-2 inches long. The flowers are bluish violet with white inside the tube. They bloom from April to June.

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