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Plagiobothrys canescens

Plagiobothrys canescens Benth.

Valley Popcornflower, Valley Popcorn-flower, Valley Popcorn Flower, Grey Popcorn Flower

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PLCA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, 2-4.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Habitat: Grassland, desert scrub, coastal scrub, roadsides, woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 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 Plagiobothrys canescens in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Plagiobothrys canescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Plagiobothrys canescens

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-02
Research By: CBR

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