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Leptosiphon ambiguus
Leptosiphon ambiguus (Rattan) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson
Serpentine Linanthus, Serpentine Leptosiphon, Serpentine Perennial Gily-flower
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s): Linanthus ambiguus
USDA Symbol: LEAM13
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Grassy areas, generally on serpentine soil.
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 Leptosiphon ambiguus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leptosiphon ambiguus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leptosiphon ambiguus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-16Research By: CBR