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Cicendia quadrangularis

Cicendia quadrangularis (Lam.) Griseb.

Oregon Timwort, Common Microcalis

Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

Synonym(s): Exacum chilense, Exacum inflatum, Gentiana quadrangularis, Microcala quadrangularis

USDA Symbol: CIQU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CA , OR
Native Habitat: Moist meadows, rocky soils in vernal pool-like areas, roadsides.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FAC							FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-03
Research By: CBR

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