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Leptosiphon aureus ssp. decorus
Leptosiphon aureus (Nutt.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson ssp. decorus (A. Gray) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson
Golden Linanthus, White Desert-trumpets, White Deserttrumpets, White Desert Trumpets
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s): Linanthus aureus ssp. decorus, Linanthus aureus var. decorus
USDA Symbol: LEAUD
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 , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Lobes white, base sometimes yellow, throat maroon.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NVNative Habitat: Desert flats, pine-oak-juniper woodlands.
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 aureus ssp. decorus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leptosiphon aureus ssp. decorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leptosiphon aureus ssp. decorus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-16Research By: CBR