Dyschoriste linearis
Polkadots
Also known as: Calophanes linearis (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray +5 more
- Calophanes linearis (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray
- Calophanes oblongifolius var. texensis Nees
- Calophanes ovatus (Cav.) Benth.
- Dyschoriste ovata (Cav.) Kuntze
- Fabria cordifolia Nees
- Ruellia ovata Cav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Dyschoriste linearis (commonly known as Polkadots) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Oklahoma, Texas