Evolvulus brevifolius
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NameEvolvulus brevifolius
Scientific NameEvolvulus brevifolius (Meisn.) Ooststr.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Bahia, Brazil, specifically in the municipality of Rio de Contas, on the east slope of Pico das Almas. It grows in a valley southeast of Campo do Queiroz, at elevations between 1450-1500 m, typically in quartzitic soil among large rocks.
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Description
A subshrub growing up to 30cm tall, with stems that can be erect or procumbent. Its leaves and stems have a distinctive silvery appearance. The plant produces light blue corolla flowers, approximately 1.5cm in diameter.
