Bigpod lady's nightcap facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bigpod lady's nightcap |
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| In Big Bend National Park, Texas, US | |
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Bonamia
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ovalifolia
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Bonamia ovalifolia is a special flowering plant. It belongs to the morning glory family. People often call it the bigpod lady's nightcap. This plant is quite rare. It is found in only two places in North America. One spot is in Brewster County, Texas, in the United States. The other is across the border in Coahuila, Mexico.
Discovering the Bigpod Lady's Nightcap
This unique plant is a true survivor. It grows in very specific areas. Its rarity makes it a plant of special interest for scientists and nature lovers.
What Does It Look Like?
The bigpod lady's nightcap grows several stems. These stems do not branch out. They come from a tough, woody base. The leaves are round and have a pretty silvery, blue-green color. Each leaf is about 1 centimeter (less than half an inch) wide.
The flowers of this plant are purple. Each flower is about 2 centimeters (almost an inch) wide. They usually bloom in May and June. After the flowers, the plant produces a round fruit. This fruit is a capsule that holds the seeds.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant has a very specific home. It lives in sandy areas right next to the Rio Grande river. This river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico. The two known groups of these plants are found on opposite sides of this border.
