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Canbya candida
Canbya candida Parry ex A. Gray
White Pygmypoppy, White Pygmy Poppy
Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CACA8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Of conservation concern. Found only in the western Mojave Desert.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Less than 2 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CAAdditional resources
USDA: Find Canbya candida in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Canbya candida in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-08-02Research By: TWC Staff