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Xylorhiza tortifolia var. tortifolia (Mojave aster)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Xylorhiza tortifolia var. tortifolia (Torr. & Gray) Greene

Mojave aster, Mojave woodyaster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Machaeranthera tortifolia

USDA Symbol: XYTOT

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A low sub-shrub with a rounded form, mojave aster grows to about 2 ft. in height. Its leaves are narrow with spine-tipped teeth. Lavender, aster-like flowers occur singly and are large and showy.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NV , UT
Native Distribution: S. CA to s. UT & n. & w. AZ
Native Habitat: Dry, rocky, desert slopes & washes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Propagate by seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No treatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Xylorhiza tortifolia var. tortifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Xylorhiza tortifolia var. tortifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Xylorhiza tortifolia var. tortifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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