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Giliastrum acerosum (Bluebowls)
Muller, Thomas L.

Giliastrum acerosum (Gray) Rydb.

Bluebowls, Prickleleaf gilia

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

USDA Symbol: GIAC4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This is not more than 4 inches high and has almost no leaves, with a blossom just over 1 inch across. The flower has 5 petals and is deep blue with a cream-colored center. The petals are united at the base to form a short tube, with lobes 1/3–5/8 inch long. There are 5 stamens and 1 pistil. Under more favorable conditions it grows up to 12 inches tall and has finely dissected leaves (248).

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Subshrub
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Apr

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , KS , NM , OK , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Bibliography

Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-10-27
Research By: TWC Staff

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