Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2013 | positive
Native to Texas & U.S.
Bloom Time: Mar-May. Bloom Notes: Inflorescences erect dense
clusters, 2-9-flowered, at bas...Read Moree of leaves.
Celtis lindheimeri is a larval host and/or nectar source for: Band-celled Sister(Adelpha fessonia) . This species is named after Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer (1801-1879) who is often called the Father of Texas Botany because of his work as the first permanent-resident plant collector in Texas. In 1834 Lindheimer immigrated to the United States as a political refugee. He spent from 1843-1852 collecting specimens in Texas. In 1844 he settled in New Braunfels, Texas, and was granted land on the banks of the Comal River, where he continued his plant collecting and attempted to establish a botanical garden.
He shared his findings with many others who shared his interest in botany, including Ferdinand von Roemer and Adolph Scheele.
Lindheimer is credited with the discovery of several hundred plant species. In addition his name is used to designate 48 species and subspecies of plants. He is buried in New Braunfels. His house, on Comal Street in New Braunfels, is now a museum.
Native to Texas & U.S.
Bloom Time: Mar-May. Bloom Notes: Inflorescences erect dense
clusters, 2-9-flowered, at bas...Read More