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Linanthus watsonii
Linanthus watsonii (A. Gray) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson
Watson's Prickly Phlox, Watson's Desert-trumpets, Prickly Gilia
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s): Leptodactylon watsonii
USDA Symbol: LIWA4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White with purple tube.
Distribution
USA: CO , ID , NV , UT , WYNative Habitat: Rocky crevices of cliffs, shale slopes, rocky outcrops and ledges.
Bibliography
Bibref 1817 - Flora of Colorado (2015) Ackerfield, J.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 77 - Wildflower Search - Wildflower Identification Website (2020) WildflowerSearch.org
Additional resources
USDA: Find Linanthus watsonii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Linanthus watsonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Linanthus watsonii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-22Research By: CBR