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Allophyllum glutinosum

Allophyllum glutinosum (Benth.) A.D. Grant & V.E. Grant

Sticky False Gilyflower, Sticky False Gilia, Sticky False Gily-flower

Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)

Synonym(s): Gilia gilioides ssp. glutinosa

USDA Symbol: ALGL3

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: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Pale blue to lavender.

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Rocky or sandy, often moist areas, in sun or shade.

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

Metadata

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

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