| Stylisma | |
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| Stylisma humistrata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |
| Tribe: | Cresseae |
| Genus: | Stylisma Raf. |
| Species | |
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Stylisma is a genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family, commonly known as dawnflowers. [1] This genus is native to the eastern United States.
This genus consists of low vining or trailing herbs. They are found primarily in the Southeastern Coastal Plain in sandy habitats. [1] However one species, Stylisma pickeringii, extends into the Midwest. [2]
The following species are recognised in the genus Stylisma: [3]