ERICACEAE - Arbutus xalapensis
Vascular Plant Division: Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida (dicots), Subclass Dilleniidae (Ericales)
Genus: ARBUTUS L.
Full Species name: A. xalapensis Kunth in H.B.K.
Other names in use/comment: A. texana Buckl.
Local Name: Texas madrone, lady's leg, naked Indian
Arbutus xalapensis is a cool season, perennial plant that is native to the Texas flora.
DISTRIBUTION OF Arbutus xalapensis IN TEXAS:
Eastern Pineywoods: No
Gulf Prairies and Marshes: No
Post Oak Savannah: No
Blackland Prairies: No
Cross Timbers and Prairies: No
South Texas Plains: No
Edwards Plateau: Yes
Rolling Plains: No
High Plains: Yes
Trans-Pecos: Yes