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Giliastrum insigne

Giliastrum insigne (Brand) J.M. Porter

Marked Gilia, Marked Mimic Gily-flower

Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)

Synonym(s): Gilia insignis, Gilia rigidula ssp. insignis

USDA Symbol: GIIN7

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Blue
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Dry, open flats and washes, roadsides.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-06-07
Research By: CBR

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