Paysonia auriculata


Paysonia auriculata, the earleaf bladderpod or plains eared bladderpod, is a plant species native to the south-central part of the United States. It is widespread in Oklahoma, with isolated populations in Sumner County and from four counties in Texas. It occurs in grasslands, prairies, disturbed areas, etc.

Description

Paysonia auriculata is an annual herb up to 20 cm tall. Flowers are yellow, up to 12 mm across. Fruits are spherical, about 7 mm in diameter.

Acid

The plant is a source of auricolic acid, a rare fatty acid.