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Sairocarpus pusillus
Sairocarpus pusillus (Brandegee) D.A. Sutton
Lesser Snapdragon, Lesser Toad's-mouth
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
Synonym(s): Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile, Antirrhinum subsessile
USDA Symbol: SAPU18
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Purple, with white blotches, sometimes with darker veins.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Stabilized coastal dunes, rocky or disturbed areas.
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 Sairocarpus pusillus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sairocarpus pusillus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sairocarpus pusillus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-09Research By: CBR