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Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia
Gilia achilleifolia Benth. ssp. achilleifolia
California Gilia, California Gily-flower
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GIACA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Lavender.
Distribution
USA: CA , NYNative Habitat: Sandy or rocky soil, generally grassy places, open or shaded.
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 Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-28Research By: CBR