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Allophyllum divaricatum

Allophyllum divaricatum (Nutt.) A.D. Grant & V.E. Grant

Purple False Gilyflower, Purple False Gilia, Purple False Gily-flower

Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)

Synonym(s): Gilia gilioides ssp. volcanica

USDA Symbol: ALDI4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Reddish purple.

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Sandy areas, chaparral, woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Allophyllum divaricatum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Allophyllum divaricatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Allophyllum divaricatum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-28
Research By: CBR

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