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Eriastrum eremicum ssp. eremicum
Eriastrum eremicum (Jeps.) H. Mason ssp. eremicum
Desert Woollystar, Desert Eriastrum, Desert Woolstar, Desert Wool Star
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ERERE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , BlueBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UTNative Habitat: Open areas in sandy soils.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eriastrum eremicum ssp. eremicum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eriastrum eremicum ssp. eremicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eriastrum eremicum ssp. eremicum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-28Research By: CBR