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Centaurium namatophilum
Centaurium namatophilum Reveal, C.R. Broome & Beatley
Springloving Centaury, Spring-loving Centaury, Spring-loving Mountain-pink
Gentianaceae (Gentian family)
Synonym(s): Centaurium namophilum, Centaurium namophilum var. nevadense
USDA Symbol: CENA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CA , NVNative Habitat: Alkaline marshes, wet alkaline meadows, generally near lakes or springs.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 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 Centaurium namatophilum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Centaurium namatophilum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Centaurium namatophilum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-03Research By: CBR