Shrubs erect, not intricately branched, rounded, 3–10(–15) dm, not appearing thorny. Young stems irregularly canescent-tomentose, hairs conic to cylindric, dendritic, uneven in height. Leaves alternate or subopposite, sometimes opposite near stem apices; petiole 1–3(–6) mm; blade broadly obovate to obovate-orbiculate, reniform, or ovate, 6–10(–16) mm, base rounded to cuneate, veins not prominently raised abaxially, surfaces densely equally silvery gray-tomentose or irregularly canescent-tomentose, hairs conic to cylindric, dendritic, uneven in height. Flowers: calyx lobes oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 2.5–5(–6) mm; corolla dark to light violet-purple, campanulate, (10–)12–22(–25) mm, tube not notably narrowed. 2n = 68.

Phenology: Flowering (Apr–)May–Sep.
Habitat: Limestone hills, canyons, steep slopes, gravelly slopes, flats, roadsides.
Elevation: 600–1200 m.

Distribution

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Tex., Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas).

Discussion

Leucophyllum candidum is known in the flora area only from Brewster County.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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