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Aliciella penstemonoides

Aliciella penstemonoides (M.E. Jones) J.M. Porter

Black Canyon Gilia, Black Canyon Gily-flower, Black Canyon Cheat Gily-flower

Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)

Synonym(s): Gilia penstemonoides

USDA Symbol: ALPE11

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Lavender to blue, sometimes white.

Distribution

USA: CO
Native Habitat: Rocky ledges, crevices, cliff faces, canyon walls.

Bibliography

Bibref 1817 - Flora of Colorado (2015) Ackerfield, J.

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-28
Research By: CBR

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