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Carolina Wild Petunia - Ruellia caroliniensis


Family: Acanthaceae – Acanthus family Genus Common Name: Petunia Native Status: Native
Ruellia caroliniensis - Carolina Wild Petunia. Hairy, long-pointed calyx lobes helps identify this wild petunia species. Walker County, 06/07/2009
Distribution of Ruellia caroliniensis in the United States and Canada:
USDA Plants Distribution Map
Blue=Native; Grey=Introduced

Map from USDA Plants Database:
USDA, NRCS. 2009. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 08 Sep 2010). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.

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Site: Walker County, GA Date: 2010-May-18Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Nikon D60
Tamron SP 90MM f/2.8 AF MacroFlash: Yes
Carolina Wild Petunia blossom has 5 pink to purple petals with deep purple veining.
Ruellia caroliniensis
Site: Walker County, Ga Date: 2009-June-07Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Carolina wild petunia has a fragile blossom that easily breaks off of the plant.
Ruellia caroliniensis

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