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Anderson, Wynn

Gilia flavocincta

Gilia flavocincta A. Nelson

Lesser Yellowthroat Gilia

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: GIFL

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX , UT

Web Reference

Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-09
Research By: DEW

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