Teucrium cubense
(Small Coastal Germander)
Teucrium cubense, Goose Island State Park, Aransas Co. 5415
Teucrium cubense, Goose Island State Park, Aransas Co. 5403
Teucrium cubense, Goose Island State Park, Aransas Co. 5421
Teucrium cubense, Goose Island State Park, Aransas Co. 5423
Teucrium cubense, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 6773
Teucrium cubense, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 6777
Teucrium cubense, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 6793
Teucrium cubense, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 6781
| Scientific Name | Teucrium cubense | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TECU |
| Common Name | Small Coastal Germander | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32354 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Generally found in sandy or silty soils in low, wet areas in along arroyos, washes or stream banks and in low, grassy areas along the coast. Plant: Upright annual or perennial with several stems from base, 6 to 28 inches tall, unbranched. Leaves: Opposite 1/2 to 2 inches long with 2 to 8 lobes cut almost halfway through leaf and may be cut again; edges usually rolled to the underside. Inflorescence: Small flowers 1/2 to 3/4 inch long with 5 white petals with purple streaks united at base and forming lobes; lower lip with 3 lobes, center lobe long and broad; arching stamens. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason and SEINet Note: The plants shown in the upper row were found along the coast near Port Aransas in sandy soil; the plants below were found in Big Bend at ~6000 ft in the Chisos Basin in gravelly soil. | BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key |
Texas Status: Native |
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