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Linanthus caespitosus

Linanthus caespitosus (Nutt.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson

Mat Prickly Phlox, Matted Prickly-phlox, Matted Desert-trumpets

Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)

Synonym(s): Leptodactylon caespitosum

USDA Symbol: LICA36

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Dense mats, up to about 2-1/2 inches tall by 2 feet across.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Cream to yellow, throat sometimes tinged lavender.

Distribution

USA: CO , MT , NE , NV , UT , WY
Native Habitat: Rocky soils, cliff faces, shrublands, woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 65 - Montana Field Guides - Plants (2020) State of Montana
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Linanthus caespitosus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Linanthus caespitosus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Linanthus caespitosus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-06-22
Research By: CBR

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