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Downingia elegans
Downingia elegans (Douglas ex Lindl.) Torr.
Elegant Calicoflower, Elegant Calico-flower, Elegant Downingia
Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DOEL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Up to about 2 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , BlueBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Blue with central white area.
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , NV , OR , WACanada: BC
Native Habitat: Vernal pools, grassy meadows.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL |
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 Downingia elegans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Downingia elegans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Downingia elegans
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-23Research By: CBR