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Eriastrum eremicum
Eriastrum eremicum (Jeps.) H. Mason
Desert Woollystar
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ERER2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Blue to lavender with a yellow throat.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UTWeb Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eriastrum eremicum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eriastrum eremicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eriastrum eremicum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-27Research By: TWC Staff