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Ipomopsis minutiflora

Ipomopsis minutiflora (Benth.) V.E. Grant

Littleflower Ipomopsis, Small-flowered Gilia, Small-flower Skyrocket, Small-flower Standing-cypress

Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)

Synonym(s): Gilia minutiflora

USDA Symbol: IPMI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: White to pale blue or lavender.

Distribution

USA: ID , MT , OR , WA
Canada: BC
Native Habitat: Dry, sandy places at low elevations, open slopes, often with sagebrush.

Web Reference

Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of Washington
Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of Montana
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-06-11
Research By: CBR

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