Shrubs 0.2–2 m. Stems decumbent to prostrate. Leaves: petiole 1–3 mm; blade oblong-elliptic to elliptic-obovate, 1.5–4(–6) × 1–2(–3.5) cm, base rounded, margins entire or remotely serrulate, apex obtuse to rounded, sometimes mucronate.

Phenology: Flowering early spring–summer; fruiting summer–winter.
Habitat: Coastal prairies, marshes, clay or sand-clay mounds, often saline sites.
Elevation: 1–10 m.

Distribution

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Tex., Mexico (Tamaulipas).

Discussion

In the flora area, var. ovalifolia occurs along the Gulf coast of Texas from Cameron to Nueces counties.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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