Abronia angustifolia

Abronia angustifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Nyctaginaceae
Genus:	Abronia
Species:	A. angustifolia
Binomial name
Abronia angustifolia Greene

Abronia angustifolia, also known as narrow-leaf sand verbena, ^[1] is a perennial herbaceous plant recognized for its distinctive narrow, linear leaves, hence the name angustifolia (Latin for "narrow-leaved") and clusters of small, tubular flowers that are typically pink or purplish. ^[2]

Description

Like other members of the Abronia genus, it produces flowers arranged in dense, spherical clusters. The flowers emit a sweet fragrance, particularly in the evening, as they are adapted for pollination by nocturnal insects such as moths. ^[3]

Habitat

Abronia angustifolia is native to North America, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Its natural range includes sandy deserts, coastal dunes, and grasslands, often found in the Southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona) and Northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila). ^[4] It thrives in sandy, well-drained soils with full sun exposure, and is a common sight in areas where vegetation is sparse due to low water availability.

References

1. "SEINet Portal Network - Abronia angustifolia". swbiodiversity.org. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
2. "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org.
3. "Abronia in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
4. "WILDFLOWERS OF NEW MEXICO". npsnm.org.