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Gilia cana ssp. cana
Gilia cana (M.E. Jones) A. Heller ssp. cana
Showy Gilia, Showy Gily-flower
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s): Gilia latiflora ssp. cana, Gilia latiflora ssp. cosana
USDA Symbol: GICAC2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plants occasionally have a skunk-like odor.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 14 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Rocky, sandy or granitic slopes.
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 Gilia cana ssp. cana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gilia cana ssp. cana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gilia cana ssp. cana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-01Research By: CBR