Dermatophyllum secundiflorum Dermatophyllum secundiflorum Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico) and Mexico (Chihuahua and Coahuila south to Hidalgo, Puebla and Querétaro). Common names include Texas mountain laurel, Texas mescalbean, frijolito, and frijolillo. Although "mescalbean" is among the plant's common appellations, it bears no relation to the "Agave" species used to make the spirit mezcal, nor to the peyote cactus ("Lophophora williamsii"), which contains the hallucinogenic alkaloid mescaline. It is well-adapted to arid and semi-arid habitats but is most common in riparian
Endemic Plant Species in Slovakia Endemic Plant Species in Slovakia Certain plant species are endemic to Slovakia. Gentiana frigida Haenke (herbaceous perennial, Gentianaceae) grows sporadically in part shade on snow-covered places, especially on noncalcite stones at Alpine level. It blooms from July to September. Common name: Horec Ľadový (Ice gentian) Area found: Tatry (Západné, Výsoké and Belianske) Danger: Leaves of plant are poisonous if ingested Sun Exposure: Shadow / half sun Bloom Color: White-dark green-yellow Bloom Time: Summer Foliage: Evergreen, glossy-textured Leaves: Comparatively long, green Large: disproportional Pulsatilla slavica G.Reuss (herbaceous perennial, Ranunculaceae) developed into the form we see today during the end of the