Houstonia -- Houstonia lanceolata
Family Rubiaceae (Madder family)
There are six species of Houstonia that occur in this area,
with this species as one of the most showy. Flowers are about 1/4 inch
in diameter, white and funnel-shaped with four lobes and occur in large
clusters. This plant is found in dry woodland areas in June and July.
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