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Downingia montana
Downingia montana Greene
Sierra Calicoflower, Sierran Calico-flower, Sierra Downingia
Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DOMO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (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 1-3/4 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Blue to lavender-blue with central white area, 2 yellow spots and purple markings near throat.
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Grassy meadows, roadside ditches in pine forests.
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 montana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Downingia montana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Downingia montana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-23Research By: CBR