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Plagiobothrys salsus
Plagiobothrys salsus (Brandegee) I.M. Johnst.
Salty Popcornflower, Salty Popcorn-flower, Desert Popcornflower, Desert Popcorn Flower
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Synonym(s): Allocarya salsa
USDA Symbol: PLSA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets, usually 4.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA , NV , ORNative Habitat: Moist, saline, alkaline mud flats, marshes.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
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 Plagiobothrys salsus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Plagiobothrys salsus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Plagiobothrys salsus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-02Research By: CBR