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Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia

Gilia achilleifolia Benth. ssp. achilleifolia

California Gilia, California Gily-flower

Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: GIACA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Lavender.

Distribution

USA: CA , NY
Native Habitat: Sandy or rocky soil, generally grassy places, open or shaded.

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 Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-28
Research By: CBR

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