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Gilia inconspicua
Gilia inconspicua (Sm.) Sweet
Shy Gilia, Shy Gily-flower
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GIIN2
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 , Pink , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , CO , ID , NM , NV , OR , UT , WANative Habitat: Rocky or sandy sagebrush slopes, washes.
Web Reference
Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of WashingtonWebref 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 inconspicua in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gilia inconspicua in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gilia inconspicua
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-01Research By: CBR