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Giliastrum incisum
Giliastrum incisum (Benth.) J.M. Porter
Splitleaf Gilia, Split-leaf Gilia, Cut-leaf Gilia
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s): Gilia incisa, Gilia perennans
USDA Symbol: GIIN6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , Perennial , BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Lavender to whitish.
Distribution
USA: NM , TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky, gravelly, silty, or sandy soils.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Patsy Glenn Refuge, c/o Wimberley Birding Society - Wimberley, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 1051 Collected Apr 3, 1994 in Bexar County by Lottie MillsapsNPSOT 0368 Collected May 7, 1993 in Comal County by Mary Beth White
Bibliography
Bibref 281 - Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas (1999) Diggs, G. M.; B. L. Lipscomb; B. O'Kennon; W. F...Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Giliastrum incisum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Giliastrum incisum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Giliastrum incisum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-13Research By: TWC Staff