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Nama aretioides var. californicum
Nama aretioides (Hook. & Arn.) Brand var. californicum (Brand) Jeps.
Ground Nama, California Purple Nama
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: NAARC2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Mat-forming, up to about 2 inches tall by 6 inches across.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , NVNative Habitat: Sandy loam, flats, slopes.
Web Reference
Webref 37 - Calscape (2019) California Native Plant SocietyWebref 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 Nama aretioides var. californicum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Nama aretioides var. californicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Nama aretioides var. californicum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-22Research By: CBR