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Eriastrum brandegeeae
Eriastrum brandegeeae H. Mason
Brandegee's Woollystar, Eriastrum Tracyi
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s): Eriastrum tracyi
USDA Symbol: ERBR3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple , Pinnate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Leaf Margin: Lobed
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Petals white, pale blue or lavender.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Volcanic soils, 2600'-3200', threatened by grazing and vehicles.
Bibliography
Bibref 7 - Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California (1993) Hickman, J.C. (ed.)Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eriastrum brandegeeae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eriastrum brandegeeae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eriastrum brandegeeae
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-08Research By: TWC Staff